Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Hits New 52-Week Low at $15.71

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 15.71 as of October 1, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap finance company, which has seen its stock price decrease by 30.03% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 16.09% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 1,562 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.00, indicating a potentially attractive valuation relative to its earnings. The fund also offers a dividend yield of 5.67%, appealing to income-focused investors. However, recent financial results have shown a decline, with pre-tax and net profits both falling by 38.87% in the latest quarter.

Despite these challenges, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund maintains a return on equity of 9.53% and a price-to-book ratio of 0.87. The stock has consistently underperformed against the S&P 500 over the last three years, reflecting ongoing difficulties in the market. High institutional holdings at 40.89% suggest that larger investors are closely monitoring the company's fundamentals.