Carlyle Secured Lending: Valuation Collapse Makes This BDC A Buy

  • CGBD features an 11.5% yield and trades at a 16% discount to NAV. The recent merger with CSL III increased portfolio size, improved first-lien allocation, and eliminated preferred stock dilution overhang. Despite a slight NAV decline and rising non-accruals, portfolio quality remains solid and returns are in line with the sector average.