FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FDUS • US3165001070

18.57 USD
-0.2 (-1.07%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
18.57 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, FDUS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDUS was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FDUS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FDUS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
FDUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFDUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of FDUS (6.39%) is better than 77.22% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS has a Return On Equity of 11.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 68.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of FDUS (5.89%) is better than 73.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.29%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(5.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.39%
ROE 11.49%
ROIC 5.89%
ROA(3y)5.87%
ROA(5y)6.83%
ROE(3y)10.83%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
FDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFDUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of FDUS (54.03%) is better than 91.14% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • FDUS has a better Operating Margin (49.67%) than 88.61% of its industry peers.
  • FDUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FDUS has a Gross Margin (53.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FDUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 49.67%
PM (TTM) 54.03%
GM 53.28%
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%
FDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFDUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for FDUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FDUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingFDUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
FDUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFDUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • FDUS has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of FDUS (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 65.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FDUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFDUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.31 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.31, FDUS is not doing good in the industry: 78.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that FDUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of FDUS (0.31) is worse than 78.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
FDUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFDUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for FDUS have decreased strongly by -11.16% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, FDUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.25% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, FDUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.16%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%-18.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%

3.2 Future

  • FDUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.78% yearly.
  • FDUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.49%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
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.
  • 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.
FDUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFDUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
FDUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFDUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.64, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.09, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.44, which indicates a very decent valuation of FDUS.
  • FDUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDUS is cheaper than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.98. FDUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.64
Fwd PE 9.44
FDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFDUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
FDUS Per share dataFDUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FDUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as FDUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.07%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.04, FDUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • FDUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.07%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FDUS grows each year by 8.82%, which is quite nice.
  • FDUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FDUS Yearly Dividends per shareFDUS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • FDUS pays out 94.50% 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.
DP94.5%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
FDUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFDUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M
FDUS Dividend Payout.FDUS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FDUS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP

NASDAQ:FDUS (2/19/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 18.57 0 (0%)

18.57

-0.2 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners28.33%
Inst Owner Change5.07%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap676.51M
Revenue(TTM)151.18M
Net Income(TTM)81.67M
Analysts85
Price Target22.27 (19.92%)
Short Float %0.32%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.07%
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.82%
DP94.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(2)7.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.51%
Max EPS beat(4)7.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.64
Fwd PE 9.44
P/S 4.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)1.97
Fwd EY10.59%
FCF(TTM)-0.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.6
OCFYN/A
SpS4.15
BVpS19.52
TBVpS19.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number30.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.39%
ROE 11.49%
ROCE 7.46%
ROIC 5.89%
ROICexc 6.28%
ROICexgc 6.28%
OM 49.67%
PM (TTM) 54.03%
GM 53.28%
FCFM N/A
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.92
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z 0.96
F-Score2
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-8.49%
EPS Next 2Y-7.72%
EPS Next 3Y-4.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.94%
Revenue Next Year5.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.7%
EBIT growth 3Y44.34%
EBIT growth 5Y18.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.72%
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 4 / 10 to FDUS.


What is the valuation status for FDUS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FDUS stock?

The financial health rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) stock?

The dividend rating of FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 94.5%.