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

NYSE:CICB • US17259U3032

25.24 USD
-0.16 (-0.63%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 04:15 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CICB scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CICB was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. CICB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CICB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CICB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CICB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years CICB 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • CICB's Return On Assets of 1.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CICB is outperformed by 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CICB (3.36%) is worse than 65.55% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.99%, CICB is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CICB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.00%. This is below the industry average of 7.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.38%
ROE 3.36%
ROIC 3.99%
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)3.03%
ROE(3y)6.88%
ROE(5y)6.43%
ROIC(3y)4%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
CICB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCICB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.59%, CICB is doing worse than 60.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CICB has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.16%, CICB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CICB has declined.
  • CICB has a Gross Margin of 42.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CICB outperforms 44.54% of its industry peers.
  • CICB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.16%
PM (TTM) 10.59%
GM 42.94%
OM growth 3Y-7.11%
OM growth 5Y-2.62%
PM growth 3Y-43.77%
PM growth 5Y-12.21%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
CICB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCICB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CICB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CICB has less shares outstanding
  • 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 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.81, we must say that CICB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CICB (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CICB is 21.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take CICB, 21.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CICB (21.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CICB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CICB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CICB is outperformed by 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.4
Debt/FCF 21.36
Altman-Z 0.81
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CICB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.37, CICB is not doing good in the industry: 78.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CICB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CICB's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CICB is outperformed by 77.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
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 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CICB have decreased by -1.67% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.01% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, CICB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.78% in the last year.
  • CICB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.67%
EPS 3Y-32.85%
EPS 5Y-7.01%
EPS Q2Q%85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y17.08%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%32.01%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -15.37% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -11.11% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y2.84%
EPS Next 2Y-12.33%
EPS Next 3Y-15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.11%
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.
CICB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCICB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CICB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCICB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.26, the valuation of CICB can be described as correct.
  • CICB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • CICB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.77, the valuation of CICB can be described as rather expensive.
  • CICB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CICB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.11), we can say CICB is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.26
Fwd PE 18.77
CICB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCICB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CICB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.83
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • CICB's earnings are expected to decrease with -15.37% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)5.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.33%
EPS Next 3Y-15.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CICB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.45, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%

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

  • 303.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CICB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of CICB has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP303.09%
EPS Next 2Y-12.33%
EPS Next 3Y-15.37%
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 0 100M -100M
CICB Dividend Payout.CICB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CICB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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

NYSE:CICB (3/2/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

25.24

-0.16 (-0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners38.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)244.92M
Net Income(TTM)25.95M
Analysts47.5
Price Target32.87 (30.23%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.5%
DP303.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)55.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.79%
Max EPS beat(2)116.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.79%
Max EPS beat(4)116.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)18.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)20.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)18.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)21.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)46.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)13.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)46.51%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.78%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.33%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.86%
PT rev (1m)14.24%
PT rev (3m)20.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)30.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.26
Fwd PE 18.77
P/S 5.32
P/FCF 25.83
P/OCF 25.83
P/B 1.69
P/tB 1.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)0.98
OCFY3.87%
SpS4.74
BVpS14.95
TBVpS14.95
PEG (NY)5.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number24.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.38%
ROE 3.36%
ROCE 5.05%
ROIC 3.99%
ROICexc 4%
ROICexgc 4%
OM 38.16%
PM (TTM) 10.59%
GM 42.94%
FCFM 20.62%
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)3.03%
ROE(3y)6.88%
ROE(5y)6.43%
ROIC(3y)4%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
ROICexc(3y)4.07%
ROICexc(5y)3.91%
ROICexgc(3y)4.07%
ROICexgc(5y)3.91%
ROCE(3y)5.06%
ROCE(5y)4.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.49%
OM growth 3Y-7.11%
OM growth 5Y-2.62%
PM growth 3Y-43.77%
PM growth 5Y-12.21%
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.4
Debt/FCF 21.36
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.07
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 194.62%
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.81
F-Score4
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)-1.67%
EPS 3Y-32.85%
EPS 5Y-7.01%
EPS Q2Q%85%
EPS Next Y2.84%
EPS Next 2Y-12.33%
EPS Next 3Y-15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y17.08%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%32.01%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y8.76%
EBIT growth 5Y1.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y124.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-6.89%
OCF growth 1Y124.44%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-6.89%

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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CICB.


What is the valuation status for CICB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29?

CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CICB stock?

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


How sustainable is the dividend of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) stock?

The dividend rating of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 303.09%.