CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CICB • US17259U3032
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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.
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.11% | ||
| ROE | -2.92% | ||
| ROIC | 4.01% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 43.38% |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
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.
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
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. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.17 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
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 Rank | Sector 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.
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.
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%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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% |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 |
CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 / CICB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CICB.
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CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) stock?
The financial health rating of CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CION INVESTMENT CORP - CION 7 1/2 12/30/29 (CICB) stock?
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.