New Mountain Finance: A Buy At A 13% NAV Discount

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Summary

  • New Mountain Finance covered its dividend for two quarters, but the 100% payout ratio leaves no margin of safety for future payments.
  • NMFC stock trades at a 13% discount to net asset value, reflecting market concerns about a potential short-term dividend cut.
  • Credit quality is stable, with an improving non-accrual trend and a strong focus on first lien debt in the portfolio.
  • Despite elevated dividend risk, I believe the risk/reward is attractive for passive income investors; I maintain my Buy rating.
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New Mountain Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:NMFC) managed to cover its dividend with net investment income in the March-quarter, which allowed the business development company to maintain a 100% dividend pay-out ratio for the second quarter in a row.

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