FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:FDUS • US3165001070

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At close: Mar 13, 2026
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After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:24:55 PM
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This FDUS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 242 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FDUS while its profitability can be described as average. FDUS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. FDUS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FDUS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FDUS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • FDUS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • FDUS had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
FDUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFDUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.39%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDUS has a better Return On Equity (11.49%) than 67.36% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.89%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.06%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.89%) for FDUS is above the 3 year average (4.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.39%
ROE 11.49%
ROIC 5.89%
ROA(3y)5.87%
ROA(5y)6.83%
ROE(3y)10.83%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
FDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • FDUS has a better Profit Margin (54.03%) than 90.50% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of FDUS (49.67%) is better than 89.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
  • FDUS has a better Gross Margin (53.28%) than 61.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 49.67%
PM (TTM) 54.03%
GM 53.28%
OM growth 3Y23.01%
OM growth 5Y4.6%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y3.91%
FDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. FDUS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • There is no outstanding debt for FDUS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
FDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
FDUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • FDUS has an Altman-Z score of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.95, FDUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that FDUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • FDUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 67.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FDUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • FDUS has a Current Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.31, FDUS is doing worse than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FDUS has a worse Quick ratio (0.31) than 79.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
FDUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. FDUS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FDUS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.79%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, FDUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y6.43%
EPS Q2Q%-3.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%15.94%

3.2 Future

  • FDUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.78% yearly.
  • FDUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FDUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
FDUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. FDUS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.93, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.3
Fwd PE 8.93
FDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
FDUS Per share dataFDUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FDUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. FDUS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.35%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • FDUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.65.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FDUS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.35%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 8.82%, which is quite nice.
  • FDUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FDUS Yearly Dividends per shareFDUS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • FDUS pays out 94.50% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of FDUS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP94.5%
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FDUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M
FDUS Dividend Payout.FDUS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDUS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FDUS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP

NASDAQ:FDUS (3/13/2026, 8:24:55 PM)

After market: 17.67 0 (0%)

17.67

-0.09 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners28.33%
Inst Owner Change5.41%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap670.58M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)81.67M
Analysts85
Price Target22.27 (26.03%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio1.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.35%
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP94.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(2)7.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.3
Fwd PE 8.93
P/S 4.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.94
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY11.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.57
OCFYN/A
SpS3.98
BVpS18.74
TBVpS18.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number29.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.39%
ROE 11.49%
ROCE 7.46%
ROIC 5.89%
ROICexc 6.28%
ROICexgc 6.28%
OM 49.67%
PM (TTM) 54.03%
GM 53.28%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.87%
ROA(5y)6.83%
ROE(3y)10.83%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)5.27%
ROICexc(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc(3y)5.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.63%
ROCE(3y)6.16%
ROCE(5y)5.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.99%
OM growth 3Y23.01%
OM growth 5Y4.6%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y3.91%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.92
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z 0.95
F-Score2
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y6.43%
EPS Q2Q%-3.7%
EPS Next Y-7.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.7%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP / FDUS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FDUS.


What is the valuation status for FDUS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?

FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FDUS stock?

The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?

The dividend rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 94.5%.