FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FDUS • US3165001070
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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.
1. FDUS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FDUS was profitable.
- In the past year FDUS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FDUS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FDUS reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.78%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.11%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDUS has a Return On Invested Capital (4.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FDUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.89%. This is below the industry average of 7.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.78% | ||
| ROE | 11.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% |
ROA(3y)6.52%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)4.89%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 52.87%, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
- FDUS has a better Operating Margin (48.82%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- FDUS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 52.23%, FDUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDUS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.87% | ||
| GM | 52.23% |
OM growth 3Y-1.41%
OM growth 5Y0.51%
PM growth 3Y11.59%
PM growth 5Y7.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
2. FDUS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- FDUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FDUS has a Altman-Z score (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that FDUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FDUS (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- FDUS has a Current Ratio of 2.27. This indicates that FDUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FDUS has a better Current ratio (2.27) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.27 indicates that FDUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FDUS's Quick ratio of 2.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.27 |
3. FDUS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FDUS have decreased by -7.79% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.43% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.65% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y6.43%
EPS Q2Q%-3.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y18.3%
Revenue growth 5Y12.86%
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 -3.96% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FDUS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.4%
EPS Next 2Y-3.61%
EPS Next 3Y-3.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.87%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. FDUS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.64, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDUS is cheaper than 71.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.42% 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 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2Y-3.61%
EPS Next 3Y-3.96%
5. FDUS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.38%, which is a nice return.
- FDUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.53.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FDUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.38% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 9.58%, which is quite nice.
- FDUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- FDUS pays out 91.59% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- FDUS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.59%
EPS Next 2Y-3.61%
EPS Next 3Y-3.96%
FDUS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.4
+0.06 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners28.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap698.28M
Revenue(TTM)155.87M
Net Income(TTM)82.40M
Analysts85
Price Target21.62 (17.5%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.38% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.58%
DP91.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(2)3.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.95%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.99%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.6%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.29%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.15%
PT rev (1m)-2.9%
PT rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 | ||
| P/S | 4.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY11.07%
FCF(TTM)-3.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.87
OCFYN/A
SpS4.11
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
Graham Number30.6089 (66.35%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.78% | ||
| ROE | 11.11% | ||
| ROCE | 5.49% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.57% | ||
| OM | 48.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.87% | ||
| GM | 52.23% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.52%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)4.89%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
ROICexc(3y)5.27%
ROICexc(5y)4.67%
ROICexgc(3y)5.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.67%
ROCE(3y)6.19%
ROCE(5y)5.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.82%
OM growth 3Y-1.41%
OM growth 5Y0.51%
PM growth 3Y11.59%
PM growth 5Y7.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
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-4.4%
EPS Next 2Y-3.61%
EPS Next 3Y-3.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y18.3%
Revenue growth 5Y12.86%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.27%
EBIT growth 3Y16.64%
EBIT growth 5Y13.44%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-165.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-165.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP / FDUS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FDUS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?
The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is expected to decline by -4.4% in the next year.