FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FDUS - Nasdaq - US3165001070 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall FDUS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FDUS against 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS scores excellent on profitability, 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 negative 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
FDUS has a better Return On Assets (6.27%) than 77.25% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a Return On Equity of 11.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 67.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FDUS (6.47%) is better than 73.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(6.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% |
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's Profit Margin of 52.59% is amongst the best of the industry. FDUS outperforms 94.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDUS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.49%, FDUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.84% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDUS's Gross Margin of 55.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 64.81% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.59% | ||
| GM | 55.14% |
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 1.02, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FDUS has a Altman-Z score (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
FDUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.40, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.30 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FDUS has a Current ratio of 0.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FDUS underperforms 84.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FDUS's Quick ratio of 0.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS is outperformed by 84.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FDUS have decreased strongly by -11.02% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.05% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.02%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.05%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FDUS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.46% on average per year.
FDUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.03%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDUS is cheaper than 78.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FDUS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
69.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. FDUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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 -6.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.19%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.77, FDUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, FDUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.82%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
98.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDUS. 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.
DP98.55%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:FDUS (7/14/2025, 3:44:48 PM)
21.42
+0.21 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap749.91M
Analysts83.64
Price Target21.83 (1.91%)
Short Float %0.73%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.19% |
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP98.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)2.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.75%
Max EPS beat(4)5.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.72%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.91%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.19%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 5.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)-0.79
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.79
OCFYN/A
SpS4.23
BVpS19.36
TBVpS19.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROCE | 8.19% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.96% | ||
| OM | 52.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.59% | ||
| GM | 55.14% | ||
| 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%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
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)-11.02%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
EPS Next Y-9%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.05%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.61%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y50.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y50.66%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A