CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CICB • US17259U3032

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24.99 USD
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This CICB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CICB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CICB was profitable.
  • In the past year CICB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CICB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In multiple years CICB reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
CICB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCICB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • CICB's Return On Assets of -1.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CICB is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.92%, CICB is doing worse than 72.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CICB's Return On Invested Capital of 4.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CICB outperforms 57.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CICB is below the industry average of 7.23%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.11%
ROE -2.92%
ROIC 4.01%
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.95%
ROE(3y)4.02%
ROE(5y)6.1%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.87%
CICB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCICB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.60%, CICB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CICB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 43.38%, CICB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CICB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.38%
OM growth 3Y-5.31%
OM growth 5Y-4.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.08%
CICB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCICB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. CICB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, CICB has less shares outstanding
  • CICB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CICB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CICB Yearly Shares OutstandingCICB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CICB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCICB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that CICB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.73, CICB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CICB is 14.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take CICB, 14.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CICB has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.65) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59 is on the high side and indicates that CICB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CICB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: CICB underperforms 71.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 14.65
Altman-Z 0.73
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CICB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCICB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.64 indicates that CICB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CICB has a Current ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: CICB underperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that CICB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CICB has a worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.64
CICB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCICB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. CICB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CICB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.14%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CICB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CICB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.60% in the last year.
  • CICB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.14%
EPS 3Y4.3%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y8.01%
Sales Q2Q%-7.09%

3.2 Future

  • CICB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.34% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -11.58% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-33.31%
EPS Next 2Y-23.39%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
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.
CICB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCICB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CICB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCICB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. CICB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CICB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.12.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CICB.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. CICB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.17 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CICB.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CICB is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, CICB is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.12
Fwd PE 21.17
CICB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCICB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CICB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CICB is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.43
EV/EBITDA N/A
CICB Per share dataCICB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CICB's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.34% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.39%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%

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5. CICB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CICB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.64%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.74, CICB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • CICB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.64%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CICB decreases each year by -7.50%.
  • CICB does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of CICB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CICB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • CICB's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-378.19%
EPS Next 2Y-23.39%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
CICB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCICB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

CICB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29

NYSE:CICB (4/10/2026, 8:12:31 PM)

24.99

-0.13 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners39.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)240.82M
Net Income(TTM)-20.63M
Analysts47.5
Price Target32.81 (31.29%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.64%
Yearly Dividend1.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.5%
DP-378.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)58.95%
Min EPS beat(2)1.12%
Max EPS beat(2)116.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.79%
Max EPS beat(4)116.78%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.81%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.91%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)46.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)46.51%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.93%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.66%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.25%
PT rev (1m)-0.18%
PT rev (3m)14.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.12
Fwd PE 21.17
P/S 5.24
P/FCF 16.43
P/OCF 16.43
P/B 1.78
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY6.09%
SpS4.77
BVpS14.01
TBVpS14.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.11%
ROE -2.92%
ROCE 5.07%
ROIC 4.01%
ROICexc 4.02%
ROICexgc 4.02%
OM 38.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.38%
FCFM 31.9%
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.95%
ROE(3y)4.02%
ROE(5y)6.1%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.87%
ROICexc(3y)4.08%
ROICexc(5y)3.92%
ROICexgc(3y)4.08%
ROICexgc(5y)3.92%
ROCE(3y)5.14%
ROCE(5y)4.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.35%
OM growth 3Y-5.31%
OM growth 5Y-4.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 14.65
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.09
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 0.73
F-Score6
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)1.14%
EPS 3Y4.3%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-33.31%
EPS Next 2Y-23.39%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y8.01%
Sales Q2Q%-7.09%
Revenue Next Year-17.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.14%
EBIT growth 3Y1.61%
EBIT growth 5Y3.31%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.88%
FCF growth 3Y29.6%
FCF growth 5Y-17.31%
OCF growth 1Y-12.88%
OCF growth 3Y29.6%
OCF growth 5Y-17.31%

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The financial health rating of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) is 3 / 10.


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The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) is expected to decline by -33.31% in the next year.