FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FDUS - US3165001070 - Common Stock
20.67 USD
-0.41 (-1.94%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. FDUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDUS was profitable.
FDUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FDUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years FDUS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FDUS (6.28%) is better than 77.64% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.41%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.37%) than 73.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(6.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.37% |
ROA(3y)5.87%
ROA(5y)6.83%
ROE(3y)10.83%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 51.88%, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDUS has declined.
FDUS has a better Operating Margin (52.07%) than 87.76% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDUS has a Gross Margin of 54.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 64.98% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.88% | ||
| GM | 54.6% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has more shares outstanding
FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.07, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FDUS's Altman-Z score of 1.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 55.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDUS is 35.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take FDUS, 35.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 35.50, FDUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that FDUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.42, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.39, FDUS is not doing good in the industry: 78.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FDUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.39. 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 (0.39) than 78.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FDUS have decreased by -9.24% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.16%.
FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.24%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%12.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.85% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.44%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.15, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FDUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.22.
69.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of FDUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.00%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.96, FDUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FDUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 8.82%, which is quite nice.
FDUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
95.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDUS. 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.
DP95.89%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
NASDAQ:FDUS (9/18/2025, 3:29:03 PM)
20.67
-0.41 (-1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.35%
Inst Owner Change281.85%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap731.30M
Analysts83.64
Price Target22.36 (8.18%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8% |
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP95.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)7.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.31%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.36%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.26%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.85%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3%
PT rev (1m)2.41%
PT rev (3m)2.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 | ||
| P/S | 4.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY10.93%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY9.78%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY2.04%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY2.04%
SpS4.3
BVpS19.57
TBVpS19.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.41% | ||
| ROCE | 8.06% | ||
| ROIC | 6.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.02% | ||
| OM | 52.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.88% | ||
| GM | 54.6% | ||
| FCFM | 9.8% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 18.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
F-Score3
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)-9.24%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-6.44%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%12.07%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.5%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y121.21%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y121.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A