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.

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1. FDUS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FDUS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • FDUS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FDUS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years FDUS reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • FDUS has a Return On Assets of 5.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 73.64% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS has a better Return On Equity (11.11%) than 65.69% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.34%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.89%. This is below the industry average of 7.28%.
Industry RankSector 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%
FDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 52.87%, FDUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.80% 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 86.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDUS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 52.23%, FDUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FDUS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

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2. FDUS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FDUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • FDUS has a Altman-Z score of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDUS outperforms 56.49% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.27 indicates that FDUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • FDUS has a Current ratio of 2.27. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 78.24% 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 78.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.27
Quick Ratio 2.27
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 2025 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%.
  • FDUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.65% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 -3.78% 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-7.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
  • The Revenue 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 7.94, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.22% 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 24.88.
  • FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.55.
  • FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDUS is cheaper than 74.06% 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 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.94
Fwd PE 8.55
FDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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.
  • FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.78% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y-3.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. FDUS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.95%, which is a nice return.
  • FDUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.73.
  • FDUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.95%

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
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 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-3.78%
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 2025 0 100M -100M
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 (3/27/2026, 8:15:48 PM)

After market: 16.96 +0.04 (+0.24%)

16.92

-0.37 (-2.14%)

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 Cap642.11M
Revenue(TTM)155.87M
Net Income(TTM)82.40M
Analysts85
Price Target21.62 (27.78%)
Short Float %0.87%
Short Ratio1.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.95%
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.58%
DP91.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-20
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.94
Fwd PE 8.55
P/S 4.12
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY12.59%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY11.7%
FCF(TTM)-3.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.87
OCFYN/A
SpS4.11
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number30.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
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)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

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FDUS.


What is the valuation status for FDUS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 3 / 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 91.59%.