(CION) Cion Investment - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US17259U2042
CION: Loans, Equity, Corporate Bonds, Debt Securities
CION Investment Corporation, listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CION, is a business development company (BDC) that focuses on generating income through debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The firm specializes in senior secured loans, including unitranche, first lien, and second lien loans, as well as long-term subordinated and mezzanine debt. It also invests in corporate bonds, other debt securities, and equity interests such as warrants and options. CION targets companies with EBITDA between $25 million and $75 million, typically investing between $5 million and $50 million per transaction, with an average hold of $30 million. The fund also allocates up to 30% of its assets to opportunistic investments, including securities of larger public companies and foreign entities, while avoiding start-ups, turnarounds, and speculative ventures.
CION’s investment strategy emphasizes diversification across industries, with a strong presence in sectors such as high tech, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business services, media, and consumer goods. The firm also invests in industries like energy, aerospace, and real estate, primarily within the United States. In addition to direct investments, CION participates in the secondary loan market and seeks minority equity stakes, often in conjunction with debt investments or through co-investments with financial sponsors. The fund’s exit strategy typically involves initial public offerings, mergers, sales, or recapitalizations.
Looking ahead, CION’s financial metrics suggest a balanced outlook. With a market capitalization of $665.01 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.55, the stock appears reasonably valued relative to its earnings. The forward P/E of 9.22 indicates expectations of stable growth. The price-to-book ratio of 0.79 suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its book value, potentially offering upside for investors. The return on equity of 12.08% reflects the firm’s ability to generate profits from shareholders’ equity, aligning with its focus on income generation through debt investments. While the price-to-sales ratio of 2.61 is moderate, CION’s diversified portfolio and focus on middle-market companies position it well to navigate economic cycles. However, the BDC sector’s sensitivity to interest rate changes and the credit quality of its portfolio will remain key factors in determining its future performance.
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CION Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 480m |
Sector | Financial Services |
Industry | Asset Management |
GiC Sub-Industry | Asset Management & Custody Banks |
IPO / Inception | 2021-10-05 |
CION Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 33.6 |
Fundamental | 48.5 |
Dividend Rating | 88.7 |
Rel. Strength | -15.7 |
Analysts | 3/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 10.66 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 36.55 USD |
CION Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 14.76% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 21.15% |
Annual Growth 5y | 34.83% |
Payout Consistency | 98.9% |
CION Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -69.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 10.3% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 79.4% |
CAGR 5y | 8.96% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.26 |
Alpha | -6.69 |
Beta | 0.585 |
Volatility | 55.88% |
Current Volume | 336.5k |
Average Volume 20d | 400.6k |
As of April 25, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 9.87 with a total of 336,522 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.52%, over one month by -5.65%, over three months by -10.92% and over the past year by -0.71%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Cion Investment (NYSE:CION) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 48.47 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CION as of April 2025 is 10.66. This means that CION is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8%.
Cion Investment has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CION.
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CION Cion Investment will be worth about 11.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 9.87. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +18.14%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 12.2 | 23.3% |
Analysts Target Price | 12 | 21.6% |
ValueRay Target Price | 11.7 | 18.1% |