Barings Corporate Investors
Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in a portfolio of privately placed, below-investment grade, long term corporate debt obligations. The fund als… Read more
Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $350.04 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) has net assets worth $350.04 Million USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($400.54 Million) and total liabilities ($50.49 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $350.04 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 87.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.74% |
| 5-Year Change | 12.76% |
| 10-Year Change | 24.52% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.37 |
Barings Corporate Investors - Net Assets Trend (2006–2024)
This chart illustrates how Barings Corporate Investors's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Barings Corporate Investors (2006–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Barings Corporate Investors from 2006 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $343.56 Million | +1.10% |
| 2023-12-31 | $339.83 Million | +2.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | $331.64 Million | -1.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | $338.04 Million | +10.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | $304.68 Million | -1.16% |
| 2019-12-31 | $308.25 Million | +5.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | $291.24 Million | -4.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | $303.53 Million | +7.80% |
| 2016-12-31 | $281.57 Million | +2.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | $275.92 Million | -1.50% |
| 2014-12-31 | $280.13 Million | +4.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | $268.69 Million | +4.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | $257.38 Million | +23.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | $208.14 Million | -17.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | $251.16 Million | -0.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | $251.69 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Barings Corporate Investors's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 66.7% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $44.68 Million | 13.01% |
| Common Stock | $20.40 Million | 5.94% |
| Other Components | $278.48 Million | 81.06% |
| Total Equity | $343.56 Million | 100.00% |
Barings Corporate Investors Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Barings Corporate Investors ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hynion AS
OL:HYN
|
$183.65K |
|
NETGEAR
MU:NGJ
|
$183.75K |
|
LAGARDERE SCA N - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:LAG
|
$183.80K |
|
REAI
NASDAQ:REAI
|
$184.30K |
|
BIX USA Aktier ESG Universal A
CO:BXIUU
|
$183.54K |
|
HECLA MINING - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:HCL
|
$183.40K |
|
Kolon Industries Inc. Pfd. Series 1
KQ:120115
|
$183.20K |
|
Barings Participation Investors (the Trust)
NYSE:MPV
|
$183.18K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Barings Corporate Investors's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 339,826,094 to 343,563,104, a change of 3,737,010 (1.1%).
- Net income of 35,582,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 31,898,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 2,555,495 increased equity.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $35.58 Million | +10.36% |
| Dividends Paid | $31.90 Million | -9.28% |
| Share Issuances | $2.56 Million | +0.74% |
| Other Changes | $-2.50 Million | -0.73% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.10% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Barings Corporate Investors's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.16x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.46x to 1.16x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-31 | $13.38 | $19.53 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $13.85 | $19.53 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $14.34 | $19.53 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.03 | $19.53 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $14.23 | $19.53 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.25 | $19.53 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $14.58 | $19.53 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $15.25 | $19.53 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $15.10 | $19.53 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $16.64 | $19.53 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $16.51 | $19.53 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $16.73 | $19.53 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $16.90 | $19.53 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Barings Corporate Investors utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.36%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 82.20%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.18x
- Recent ROE (10.36%) is above the historical average (8.81%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14.08% | 87.35% | 0.14x | 1.15x | $10.27 Million |
| 2007 | 8.12% | 66.86% | 0.10x | 1.16x | $-4.71 Million |
| 2008 | -12.07% | -94.38% | 0.11x | 1.17x | $-45.94 Million |
| 2012 | 14.65% | 124.63% | 0.10x | 1.16x | $11.97 Million |
| 2013 | 11.98% | 111.41% | 0.09x | 1.15x | $5.31 Million |
| 2014 | 11.69% | 108.48% | 0.09x | 1.15x | $4.74 Million |
| 2015 | 6.26% | 64.49% | 0.08x | 1.14x | $-10.31 Million |
| 2016 | 9.67% | 96.65% | 0.09x | 1.14x | $-917.03K |
| 2017 | 14.36% | 97.83% | 0.13x | 1.14x | $13.23 Million |
| 2018 | 3.29% | 87.24% | 0.03x | 1.13x | $-19.54 Million |
| 2019 | 12.66% | 97.65% | 0.12x | 1.12x | $8.19 Million |
| 2020 | 5.03% | 94.52% | 0.05x | 1.13x | $-15.13 Million |
| 2021 | 15.62% | 96.99% | 0.14x | 1.15x | $19.00 Million |
| 2022 | 4.30% | 88.00% | 0.04x | 1.16x | $-18.90 Million |
| 2023 | 10.88% | 89.73% | 0.10x | 1.16x | $2.98 Million |
| 2024 | 10.36% | 82.20% | 0.11x | 1.18x | $1.23 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Barings Corporate Investors's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $310,488,743
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -23.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) | $350.04 Million | 14.08% | 0.14x | $183.54K |
| Aberdeen International Inc (AABVF) | $136.31 Million | 25.56% | 0.23x | $2.78 Million |
| Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI) | $-17.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.39 Billion |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) | $402.30 Million | 32.07% | 0.95x | $3.43 Billion |
| VIVO Cannabis Inc (ABCCF) | $164.13 Million | 16.36% | 0.09x | $148.26 Million |
| Associated Capital Group Inc (AC) | $502.13 Million | 5.33% | 0.17x | $42.54 Million |
| Adrian Resources Ltd (ADLRF) | $605.01 Million | 3.35% | 0.58x | $609.82 Million |
| Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc (AEF) | $85.10 Million | -65.65% | 0.01x | $77.20K |
| AGF Management Limited (AGFMF) | $1.12 Billion | 10.14% | 3.56x | $298.43 Million |
| Agronomics Limited (AGNMF) | $100.03 Million | 1.02% | 0.02x | $57.14 Million |
| AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (AGRI) | $6.11 Million | -266.31% | 0.76x | $2.71 Million |