Prospect CapitalPSEC.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Prospect Capital (PSEC.O) trades at a P/E of 28.60x, P/B of 0.29x, P/S of 1.34x, and a dividend yield of 24.38%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 86th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 51st percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 0th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 1st percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 0th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 1st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 86th percentile within its industry and the 68th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 24.63%, ranking at the 100th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 85.3 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 24.38% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~0.25% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Prospect Capital operates in the other sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: PSEC · PSEC
Want the full picture on whether Prospect Capital (PSEC.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 28.60 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 0.29 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 1.34 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 24.38% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 24.63% |