FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS)
US3165001070 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, FDUS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDUS was compared to 210 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FDUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 7.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 74.52% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a better Return On Equity (13.09%) than 65.87% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.95%, FDUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDUS is significantly below the industry average of 10.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(4.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.07% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% |
ROA(3y)7.95%
ROA(5y)6.71%
ROE(3y)14.78%
ROE(5y)12.74%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)3.75%
1.3 Margins
FDUS's Profit Margin of 59.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FDUS outperforms 91.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDUS has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 50.83%, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.06% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDUS has a Gross Margin (55.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FDUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 50.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.28% | ||
| GM | 55.05% |
OM growth 3Y2.22%
OM growth 5Y1.66%
PM growth 3Y17.34%
PM growth 5Y-1.73%
GM growth 3Y4.16%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for FDUS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FDUS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FDUS has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FDUS has a Altman-Z score (1.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
FDUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating FDUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FDUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 60.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FDUS has a Current Ratio of 3.81. This indicates that FDUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FDUS has a Current ratio of 3.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. FDUS outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a Quick Ratio of 3.81. This indicates that FDUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.81, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.64% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.42% on average per year.
FDUS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 38.24%.
FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.64%
EPS 3Y17.8%
EPS 5Y12.42%
EPS growth Q2Q27.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.19%
Revenue growth 5Y11.23%
Revenue growth Q2Q32.18%
3.2 Future
FDUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.13% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-7.59%
EPS Next 2Y-6.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 7.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FDUS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: FDUS is cheaper than 80.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FDUS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.61.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDUS is cheaper than 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.92), we can say FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 |
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.
FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.13% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y-6.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.32%, which is a nice return.
FDUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.21.
FDUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 12.17%, which is quite nice.
FDUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of FDUS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
FDUS pays out 101.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FDUS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP101.54%
EPS Next 2Y-6.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP
NASDAQ:FDUS (5/2/2024, 3:05:00 PM)
After market: 20.02 -0.27 (-1.33%)20.29
-0.18 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap637.71M
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| Dividend Yield | 8.32% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.61 | ||
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PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 7.07% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
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| OM | 50.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.28% | ||
| GM | 55.05% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.12
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 3.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.81 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)35.64%
EPS 3Y17.8%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.19%
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