FIDUS INVESTMENT CORP (FDUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FDUS - US3165001070 - Common Stock
19.97 USD
+0.22 (+1.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FDUS. FDUS was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FDUS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. FDUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FDUS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FDUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FDUS has always been profitable.
In multiple years FDUS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FDUS's Return On Assets of 6.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDUS outperforms 76.37% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a Return On Equity of 11.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: FDUS outperforms 62.87% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.37%) than 73.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDUS is below the industry average of 7.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for FDUS is below the current ROIC(6.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
FDUS's Profit Margin of 51.88% is amongst the best of the industry. FDUS outperforms 91.98% of its industry peers.
FDUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 52.07%, FDUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FDUS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FDUS (54.60%) is better than 66.24% 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
FDUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FDUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FDUS has an Altman-Z score of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.02, FDUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.27% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FDUS (0.42) is better than 66.67% 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
FDUS has a Current Ratio of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FDUS has a Current ratio of 0.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: FDUS underperforms 79.32% of its industry peers.
FDUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that FDUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.39, FDUS is not doing good in the industry: 79.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDUS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.24%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
FDUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.16%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.24%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%12.07%
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-7.49%
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
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.84, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
FDUS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDUS is cheaper than 75.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82, the valuation of FDUS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FDUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.85, FDUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 |
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 | 47.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FDUS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.89
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.81%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.24, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FDUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.82%!
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
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%
NASDAQ:FDUS (10/17/2025, 3:19:54 PM)
19.97
+0.22 (+1.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.25%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap706.54M
Analysts81.67
Price Target22.27 (11.52%)
Short Float %1.17%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
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)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 | ||
| P/S | 4.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 47.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY11.32%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY10.18%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY2.11%
SpS4.3
BVpS19.57
TBVpS19.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.23%
ROICexcg 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)-9.24%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-7.49%
EPS Next 2Y-6.18%
EPS Next 3Y-5.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y17.35%
Revenue growth 5Y13.64%
Sales Q2Q%12.07%
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