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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FDUS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FDUS was profitable.
- In the past year FDUS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- 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 Return On Assets of 6.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.49%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.89%, FDUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.57% 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 7.28%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(5.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 54.03%, FDUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FDUS's Operating Margin of 49.67% is amongst the best of the industry. FDUS outperforms 88.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
- FDUS's Gross Margin of 53.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 59.92% of its industry peers.
- FDUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FDUS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.98, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FDUS has a Altman-Z score (0.98) which is in line with 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FDUS (0.42) is better than 66.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- FDUS has a Current Ratio of 0.31. 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 Current ratio of FDUS (0.31) is worse than 79.32% 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 78.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FDUS have decreased strongly by -11.16% in the last year.
- FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.91% yearly.
- FDUS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.25%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- FDUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.78% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FDUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.49%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97 indicates a reasonable valuation of FDUS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDUS is cheaper than 74.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. FDUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.81.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. FDUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| 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
- 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 -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 8.88%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.02, 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.88% |
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%
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 6 / 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%.