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CCAPCrescent Capital BDC, Inc.
$14.85
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

CCAP is a market laggard (RS 35/99, Top 65%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-67%
Q4'24
$0.27
-41%
Q1'25
$0.45
-25%
Q2'25
$0.41
-28%
Q3'25
$0.46
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$14.85
50 DMA
$14.34
100 DMA
$14.58
150 DMA
$14.57
200 DMA
$14.82
Alignment Score: 2/4

CCAP Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 35/99 is in Bottom 35% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
35 (Top 65%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-28%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-24.5% below entry ($19.67)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on CCAP, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
35/99
Top 65% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
56
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
242K
+14% vs avg
From Entry
-24.5%
$19.67

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-28%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-12%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
25/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -24.5% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$19.67Breakout price
Current Loss-24.5%Below entry
Stop Was$18.10Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$20.19+36.0%
Current$14.85

Support

  • 200 DMA$14.82-0.2%
  • 20 DMA$14.52-2.3%
  • 50 DMA$14.34-3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CCAP stock a buy now?

CCAP is a market laggard (RS 35/99, Top 65%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for CCAP?

CCAP's breakout at $19.67 has failed (now -24.5% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is CCAP's RS Rating?

CCAP has an RS Rating of 35/99, meaning it's in the Top 65% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.