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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FDUS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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.
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 (6.39%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.49%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FDUS (5.89%) is better than 73.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.89%) for FDUS is above the 3 year average (4.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.39% | ||
| ROE | 11.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% |
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 54.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDUS outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 49.67%, FDUS belongs to the top 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.
FDUS has a Gross Margin of 53.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 60.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.03% | ||
| GM | 53.28% |
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
FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 0.99, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FDUS has a Altman-Z score of 0.99. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDUS outperforms 55.32% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 67.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.31 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FDUS has a Current ratio of 0.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: FDUS underperforms 79.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FDUS has a Quick ratio of 0.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: FDUS underperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.16%.
FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.91% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FDUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.25% in the last year.
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)-11.16%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-18.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.78% on average over the next years.
FDUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.49%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of FDUS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. FDUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.81, the valuation of FDUS can be described as very reasonable.
FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDUS is cheaper than 73.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.81 |
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 -4.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.04%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, FDUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FDUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.04% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 8.82%, which is quite nice.
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
94.50% 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.
DP94.5%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
19.3
-0.02 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.37%
Inst Owner Change-74.51%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap703.10M
Revenue(TTM)151.18M
Net Income(TTM)81.67M
Analysts85
Price Target22.27 (15.39%)
Short Float %0.36%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.04% |
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP94.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(2)7.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.81 | ||
| P/S | 4.65 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 0.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY11.14%
EPS(NY)1.97
Fwd EY10.19%
FCF(TTM)-0.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.6
OCFYN/A
SpS4.15
BVpS19.52
TBVpS19.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number30.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.39% | ||
| ROE | 11.49% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.28% | ||
| OM | 49.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.03% | ||
| GM | 53.28% | ||
| 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%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
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)-11.16%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-18.03%
EPS Next Y-8.49%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.7%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.72%
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 4 / 10 to FDUS.
What is the valuation status for FDUS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for FDUS stock?
The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 2 / 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 94.5%.