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(FDUS) Fidus Investment - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3165001070

Debt, Equity, Subordinated Debt, Warrants, Mezzanine, Loans

FDUS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -56.38%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -51.7%

FDUS Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 9.90%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 78.6%

Description: FDUS Fidus Investment

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company that specializes in providing financing solutions to lower middle-market companies in the United States. Its investment strategy focuses on leveraged buyouts, refinancings, and strategic acquisitions, with a preference for companies in industries such as aerospace and defense, business services, and healthcare products and services.

The companys investment approach is characterized by its avoidance of turnarounds and distressed situations, instead targeting companies with stable cash flows and growth potential. Fidus typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million.

In addition to debt investments, Fidus also seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in its portfolio companies, allowing it to exert some control over the companies it invests in. This approach enables Fidus to balance its risk appetite with potential returns, while also providing its portfolio companies with access to capital and strategic guidance.

Analyzing the companys , we can see that the stock price is currently at $19.93, with a 20-day SMA of $19.78 and a 50-day SMA of $19.06. The ATR indicates a relatively low volatility of 1.87%. Considering the , the companys market cap is approximately $714.94M, with a P/E ratio of 8.80 and a forward P/E of 9.68. The RoE is 11.58%, indicating a relatively healthy return on equity.

Based on the and , our forecast suggests that Fidus Investment Corporation is likely to experience a moderate increase in stock price in the near term, driven by its stable financial performance and favorable industry trends. The companys diversified investment portfolio and cautious approach to investing are likely to continue to attract investors seeking stable returns. As the stock price is currently above its 50-day SMA, we expect it to continue its upward trend, potentially reaching $21.50 in the next quarter.

FDUS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	683m
Sub-Industry	Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception	2011-06-21

FDUS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	74.5%
Fundamental	49.6%
Dividend Rating	92.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-2.08%
Analyst Rating	4.25 of 5

FDUS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	11.33%
Yield on Cost 5y	38.83%
Annual Growth 5y	16.14%
Payout Consistency	94.6%
Payout Ratio	100.0%

FDUS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-42.4%
Growth Correlation 12m	48.6%
Growth Correlation 5y	98.6%
CAGR 5y	18.50%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	0.77
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	4.51
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.41
Alpha	-0.94
Beta	0.904
Volatility	17.92%
Current Volume	205.1k
Average Volume 20d	242.2k
Stop Loss	19.3 (-3.3%)
Signal	-0.25

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0

Net Income (79.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 9.46m TTM)

FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.27pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 67.69% (prev 23.66%; Δ 44.03pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.00 (>3.0%) and CFO 118.0k <= Net Income 79.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (104.4m) to EBITDA (7.22m) ratio: 14.45 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 329.5 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (35.2m) change vs 12m ago 9.03% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 73.59% (prev 72.49%; Δ 1.10pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 13.12% (prev 12.29%; Δ 0.84pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 1.98 (EBITDA TTM 7.22m / Interest Expense TTM 24.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.25

(A) 0.08 = (Total Current Assets 107.1m - Total Current Liabilities 325.0k) / Total Assets 1.26b

(B) 0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 95.6m / Total Assets 1.26b

(D) 0.17 = Book Value of Equity 95.6m / Total Liabilities 565.2m

Total Rating: 1.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 49.63

1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0

2. FCF Yield 1.90% = 0.95

3. FCF Margin 9.47% = 2.37

4. Debt/Equity 0.28 = 2.46

5. Debt/Ebitda 14.45 = -2.50

6. ROIC - WACC (= -3.95)% = -4.94

7. RoE 11.77% = 0.98

8. Rev. Trend 78.62% = 5.90

9. EPS Trend -51.66% = -2.58

What is the price of FDUS shares?

As of October 20, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 19.95 with a total of 205,132 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.61%, over one month by -4.04%, over three months by -4.45% and over the past year by +12.82%.

Is Fidus Investment a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) is currently (October 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 49.63 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of FDUS is around 22.39 USD . This means that FDUS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +12.23% (Margin of Safety).

Is FDUS a buy, sell or hold?

Fidus Investment has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefore, it is recommended to buy FDUS.

Strong Buy: 2
Buy: 1
Hold: 1
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the FDUS price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	22.1	10.8%
Analysts Target Price	22.1	10.8%
ValueRay Target Price	24.9	24.7%

Last update: 2025-10-13 02:02

FDUS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 683.2m (683.2m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 8.3957
P/E Forward = 10.4822
P/S = 4.4856
P/B = 1.0502
P/EG = 3.59
Beta = 0.904
Revenue TTM = 157.7m USD
EBIT TTM = 48.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 7.22m USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = 195.6m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 104.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 787.6m USD (683.2m + Debt 195.6m - CCE 91.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.98 (Ebit TTM 48.6m / Interest Expense TTM 24.5m)
FCF Yield = 1.90% (FCF TTM 14.9m / Enterprise Value 787.6m)
FCF Margin = 9.47% (FCF TTM 14.9m / Revenue TTM 157.7m)
Net Margin = 50.10% (Net Income TTM 79.0m / Revenue TTM 157.7m)
Gross Margin = 73.59% ((Revenue TTM 157.7m - Cost of Revenue TTM 41.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 63.01% (prev 79.24%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.63 (Enterprise Value 787.6m / Total Assets 1.26b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.60% (Interest Expense 7.04m / Debt 195.6m)
Taxrate = 0.58% (147.0k / 25.4m)
NOPAT = 48.3m (EBIT 48.6m * (1 - 0.58%))
Current Ratio = 329.5 (out of range, set to none) (Total Current Assets 107.1m / Total Current Liabilities 325.0k)
Debt / Equity = 0.28 (Debt 195.6m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 692.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 14.45 (Net Debt 104.4m / EBITDA 7.22m)
Debt / FCF = 6.99 (Net Debt 104.4m / FCF TTM 14.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 671.2m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 6.28% (Net Income 79.0m / Total Assets 1.26b)
RoE = 11.77% (Net Income TTM 79.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 671.2m)
RoCE = 3.86% (EBIT 48.6m / Capital Employed (Total Assets 1.26b - Current Liab 325.0k))
RoIC = 4.12% (NOPAT 48.3m / Invested Capital 1.17b)
WACC = 8.07% (E(683.2m)/V(878.8m) * Re(9.35%) + D(195.6m)/V(878.8m) * Rd(3.60%) * (1-Tc(0.01)))
Discount Rate = 9.35% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 15.47%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 64.78% ; FCFE base≈14.9m ; Y1≈9.80m ; Y5≈4.48m
Fair Price DCF = 2.03 (DCF Value 71.8m / Shares Outstanding 35.4m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -51.66 | EPS CAGR: -56.38% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 78.62 | Revenue CAGR: 9.90% | SUE: -0.51 | # QB: 0

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