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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Investment Portfolio by Level
The following fair value hierarchy tables set forth our investment portfolio by level as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2025 Using
Asset CategoryTotalQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
First lien loans$1,812,469 $— $— $1,812,469 
Second lien loans16,850 — — 16,850 
Subordinated debt1,139 — — 1,139 
Preferred equity69,048 — — 69,048 
Common equity & warrants109,957 — — 109,957 
Earnout3,742 — — 3,742 
Total Investments$2,013,205 $— $— $2,013,205 
Fair Value Measurements
at March 31, 2025 Using
Asset Category
TotalQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
First lien loans$1,586,622 $— $— $1,586,622 
Second lien loans18,066 — — 18,066 
Subordinated debt1,218 — — 1,218 
Preferred equity102,918 — — 102,918 
Common equity & warrants76,475 — — 76,475 
Total Investments$1,785,299 $— $— $1,785,299 
Schedule of Valuation Techniques and Significant Level 3 Inputs
The tables below present the Valuation Techniques and Significant Level 3 Inputs (ranges and weighted averages) used in the valuation of CSWC’s debt and equity securities at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Significant Level 3 Inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the investments. The tables are not intended to be all inclusive, but instead capture the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair value.
Fair Value atSignificant
ValuationDecember 31, 2025UnobservableWeighted
TypeTechnique(in thousands)InputsRangeAverage
First lien loansIncome Approach$1,631,437  Discount Rate 
4.3% - 68.6%
11.9%
1,081 Third Party Broker Quote
40.4 - 40.4
40.4
Market Approach151,002 Cost
91.3 - 99.3
99.1
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach28,949 EBITDA Multiple
9.0x - 11.0x
10.0x
Discount Rate
12.7% - 22.6%
18.1%
Second lien loansIncome Approach16,850  Discount Rate 
13.8% - 171.8%
24.8%
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach— EBITDA Multiple
2.0x - 2.0x
0.0x
Discount Rate
28.2% - 28.2%
0.0%
Subordinated debtIncome Approach524  Discount Rate 
16.4% - 16.4%
16.4%
58 Third Party Broker Quote
25.4 - 25.4
25.4
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach557 EBITDA Multiple
6.2x - 7.8x
6.7x
Discount Rate
14.5% - 17.4%
15.4%
Preferred equityEnterprise Value Waterfall Approach68,548  EBITDA Multiple 
2.0x - 17.2x
7.7x
Discount Rate
11.5% - 47.7%
16.8%
Market Approach500 Cost
100.0 - 100.0
100.0
Common equity & warrantsEnterprise Value Waterfall Approach108,307  EBITDA Multiple 
2.0x - 16.5x
9.0x
Discount Rate
10.6% - 30.4%
13.9%
Market Approach1,650 Cost
100.0 - 100.0
100.0
EarnoutIncome Approach3,742 Discount Rate
33.3% - 33.3%
33.3%
Total Level 3 Investments$2,013,205 

           
Fair Value atSignificant
ValuationMarch 31, 2025UnobservableWeighted
TypeTechnique(in thousands)InputsRangeAverage
First lien loansIncome Approach$1,448,656 Discount Rate
5.2% - 64.7%
12.8%
6,923 Third Party Broker Quote
40.0 - 100.0
79.8
Market Approach125,500 Cost
89.8 - 100.0
97.9
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach5,543 EBITDA Multiple
3.0x - 9.0x
3.0x
Discount Rate
21.0% - 49.2%
21.0%
Second lien loansIncome Approach18,066 Discount Rate
9.5% - 41.2%
13.3%
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach— EBITDA Multiple
3.0x - 3.0x
0.0x
Discount Rate
21.0% - 21.0%
0.0%
Subordinated debtIncome Approach538 Discount Rate
14.4% - 14.4%
14.4%
58 Third Party Broker Quote
25.0 - 25.0
25.0
Market Approach65 Cost
100.0 - 100.0
100.0
Enterprise Value Waterfall Approach557 EBITDA Multiple
6.1x - 7.6x
6.6x
Discount Rate
13.3% - 17.6%
14.7%
Preferred equityEnterprise Value Waterfall Approach100,018 EBITDA Multiple
3.0x - 16.9x
8.8x
Discount Rate
11.1% - 49.2%
15.9%
Market Approach2,900 Cost
100.0 - 100.0
100.0
Common equity & warrantsEnterprise Value Waterfall Approach74,878 EBITDA Multiple
3.0x - 16.0x
8.4x
Discount Rate
11.9% - 23.3%
14.4%
Market Approach1,597 Cost
100.0 - 100.0
100.0
Total Level 3 Investments$1,785,299 
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Investments Measured Using Level 3 Inputs
The following tables provide a summary of changes in the fair value of investments measured using Level 3 inputs during the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
Fair Value March 31, 2025Realized & Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Purchases of Investments (1)
RepaymentsPIK Interest CapitalizedDivestituresConversion/Exchange of SecurityFair Value December 31, 2025YTD Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments held at period end
First lien loans$1,586,622 $(27,555)$523,371 $(245,785)$10,129 $(30,362)$(3,951)$1,812,469 $(23,636)
Second lien loans18,066 (1,255)39 — — — — 16,850 (1,256)
Subordinated debt1,218 57 (146)— — 1,139 
Preferred equity102,918 (5,908)4,049 — — (31,323)(688)69,048 (1,523)
Common equity & warrants76,475 28,185 4,498 — — (3,840)4,639 109,957 27,883 
Earnout— 285 3,457 — — — — 3,742 285 
Total Investments$1,785,299 $(6,246)$535,471 $(245,931)$10,137 $(65,525)$— $2,013,205 $1,755 
Fair Value March 31, 2024Realized & Unrealized Gains (Losses)Purchases of Investments (1)(2)RepaymentsPIK Interest CapitalizedDivestituresConversion/Exchange of SecurityFair Value December 31, 2024YTD Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments held at period end
First lien loans$1,309,449 $(39,763)$466,533 $(197,759)$8,720 $(27,308)$(4,730)$1,515,142 $(28,533)
Second lien loans33,774 (3,011)18 (3,629)70 — (1,062)26,160 (1,130)
Subordinated debt1,336 43 57 (75)14 — (153)1,222 34 
Preferred equity71,127 7,359 6,730 — — — — 85,216 7,359 
Common equity & warrants60,875 2,031 4,695 — — — 5,945 73,546 2,830 
Total Investments$1,476,561 $(33,341)$478,033 $(201,463)$8,804 $(27,308)$— $1,701,286 $(19,440)

(1)Includes purchases of new investments, as well as discount accretion on existing investments.
(2)Included are distributions-in-kind of investments received in connection with the dissolution and liquidation of I-45 SLF LLC, the joint venture between the Company and Main Street Capital Corporation.