Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
MSDL
Rank in Stocks
#8000
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund functions as a business development company... Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund functions as a business development company (BDC) specializing in finance, primarily providing capital to mid-sized enterprises. Its investment strategy focuses on directly originating and funding senior secured term loans, encompassing both first-lien and second-lien security interests. This entity commenced operations on May 30, 2019, and maintains its principal headquarters in New York City.
Share Price
$13.96
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.17B
Change (1 day)
2.50%
Change (1 year)
-16.71%
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Operating Margin for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 53.27%
According to Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 53.27%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 66.69%.
Operating Margin history for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund from 2019 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 53.27% | -20.12% |
| 2025 | 66.69% | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 65.56% | -7.49% |
| 2023 | 70.87% | 45.31% |
| 2022 | 48.77% | -42.28% |
| 2021 | 84.50% | 8.39% |
| 2020 | 77.96% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86.97% | -98.37% |
SE
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| 23.47% | -99.56% |
IN
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| 18.17% | -99.66% |
US
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| 71.62% | -98.66% |
SA
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| 48.23% | -99.09% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin
What is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin is 53.27%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin was 66.69%, compared with 65.56% in 2024.
How has Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin was highest in 2021 (84.50%) and lowest in 2022 (48.77%).
How does Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's operating margin (53.27%) is higher than that of 3 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Investor AB, with 86.97%.