FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FDUS - US3165001070 - Common Stock
20.54 USD
+0.09 (+0.44%)
20.54 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FDUS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. FDUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDUS was profitable.
In the past year FDUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FDUS has always been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FDUS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
FDUS has a better Return On Assets (6.28%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.41%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.37%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
FDUS has a Profit Margin of 51.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDUS outperforms 91.91% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 52.07%, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.09% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.60%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
| 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
FDUS has an Altman-Z score of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FDUS (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FDUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FDUS would need 35.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FDUS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 35.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDUS outperforms 48.09% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FDUS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) than 65.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
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.
FDUS's Current ratio of 0.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS is outperformed by 79.57% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of FDUS (0.39) is worse than 79.57% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 8.16% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.64% on average per year.
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
FDUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-6.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.09.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.10, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.13, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.36% 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 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.68 | ||
| 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 -6.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-6.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.41%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.48, 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 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.82%!
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-6.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%
20.54
+0.09 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.25%
Inst Owner Change-72.39%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap726.71M
Revenue(TTM)152.31M
Net Income(TTM)79.01M
Analysts81.67
Price Target22.36 (8.86%)
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio1.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.41% |
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)-0.38%
PT rev (3m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.13 | ||
| P/S | 4.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY11%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY9.87%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY2.05%
SpS4.3
BVpS19.57
TBVpS19.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number31.54
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%
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-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 | 1.05 |
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-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-6.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%
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
FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP / FDUS 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 of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (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 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?
The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FDUS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is expected to decline by -7.42% in the next year.