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Overall FDUS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FDUS against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FDUS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FDUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDUS was profitable.
In the past year FDUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
FDUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FDUS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.28%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.41%, FDUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 75.53% of its industry peers.
FDUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.86%. This is below the industry average of 6.96%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.37%) for FDUS is above the 3 year average (4.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.37% |
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 51.88%, FDUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FDUS has declined.
The Operating Margin of FDUS (52.07%) is better than 91.14% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDUS has a better Gross Margin (54.60%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.88% | ||
| GM | 54.6% |
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
Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has more shares outstanding
FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that FDUS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.02, FDUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
FDUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FDUS would need 35.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FDUS has a Debt to FCF ratio (35.50) 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.
FDUS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) than 65.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FDUS (0.39) is worse than 77.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FDUS (0.39) is worse than 77.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.16%.
Measured over the past years, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.91% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FDUS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.85% on average per year.
FDUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
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
FDUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.17.
76.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FDUS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.69, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
73.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.71 | ||
| 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 -5.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.04%, FDUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.60, FDUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, FDUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.04% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 8.82%, which is quite nice.
FDUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FDUS pays out 95.89% 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.
DP95.89%
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.25%
Inst Owner Change-74.51%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap697.34M
Revenue(TTM)146.15M
Net Income(TTM)79.01M
Analysts85
Price Target22.27 (12.99%)
Short Float %0.95%
Short Ratio1.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.04% |
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP95.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)7.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.31%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.36%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.26%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.85%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 | ||
| P/S | 4.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 46.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY10.91%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY10.32%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY2.14%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY2.14%
SpS4.3
BVpS19.57
TBVpS19.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number30.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 11.41% | ||
| ROCE | 8.06% | ||
| ROIC | 6.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.02% | ||
| OM | 52.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.88% | ||
| GM | 54.6% | ||
| FCFM | 9.8% |
ROA(3y)5.87%
ROA(5y)6.83%
ROE(3y)10.83%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)5.27%
ROICexc(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc(3y)5.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.63%
ROCE(3y)6.16%
ROCE(5y)5.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.99%
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%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 18.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score3
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)-11.16%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-18.03%
EPS Next Y-7.42%
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.5%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y121.21%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y121.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP / FDUS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FDUS.
What is the valuation status of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?
The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FDUS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is expected to decline by -7.42% in the next year.