4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: MCG Capital
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, private equity firm MCG Capital (NAS: MCGC) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at MCG Capital's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
MCG Capital facts
Headquarters (founded) | Arlington, Va. (1990) |
Market Cap | $351.6 million |
Industry | Asset management |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $79.0 million |
Management | Chairman/CEO Richard Neu |
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | (6.9%) |
Cash/Debt | $59.9 million / $402.8 million |
Dividend yield | 12.4% |
Competitors | American Capital |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 90% of the 278 members who have rated MCG Capital believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just last week, one of those Fools, ntg187, listed several of MCG Capital's positives:
Was introduced to it during the financial crisis and have been watching closely over the years until recently when I took a real stake in the company. This company has history of quality lending practices, low default rate, and at its current price a [ridiculously] amazing dividend which IS sustainable. This company has navigated the recession well and is poised to make a big move before the years end.
The high dividend makes this a great short term play, and the books, valuation, P/E, profitability, along with management make this a great long term play.
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