Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Fidus Investment Corp (FDUS) - $17.76 as of 3/13/2026 3:04:39 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
63 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FDUS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FDUS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FDUS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FDUS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FDUS (63 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FDUS |
| Company Name | Fidus Investment Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Fidus Investment Corp (FDUS) is a publicly-traded business development company that specializes in providing tailored debt and equity investment solutions to lower middle-market firms across diverse industries. With a focus on achieving high levels of current income and capital appreciation, FDUS employs a disciplined investment approach that emphasizes robust credit quality and proactive portfolio management to consistently deliver returns. As a regulated investment company, Fidus not only prioritizes transparency and compliance but also positions itself as a reliable partner for growth-oriented businesses. This strategic focus makes FDUS an appealing investment option for institutional investors seeking yield in today's competitive market landscape. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 12/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 17.76 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.07 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 3/13/2026 3:04:39 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 235,203 |
| Average Daily Volume | 280,028 |
| 52-Week High | 21.17 |
| 52-Week Low | 15.58 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 13.99% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 7.62 |
| Industry PE | 30.55 |
| Sector PE | 60.31 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 7.33 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 9.65 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 111.82 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.87 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 25.62 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.84 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 19.55 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.91 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.73 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.73 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.30 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.97 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.47 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 37,954,400 |
| Market Capitalization | 674,070,144 |
| Institutional Ownership | 28.29% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 3/20/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5200 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.15 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 12.11% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.08 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 11.71% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 31 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 11.14% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 12.99% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -3.26% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -1.64% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.95% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.02% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 92.67% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -4.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 5.25% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.32 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.13 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.31 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 82,402,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 82,402,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 78,292,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 12.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 31.85% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 73.10% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 69,995,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 69,995,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 57,159,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -409,030,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -405,885,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 475,880,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 419,880,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 479,025,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.61 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.61 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 741,899,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 655,666,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 741,899,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 63,155,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.66 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 63,155,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 62,365,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.06 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.30 |
| MACD Signal | -0.29 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 17.78 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 19.08 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 20.38 |
| Beta | 0.75 |
| RSI | 39.99 |
| 50-Day SMA | 19.17 |
| 150-Day SMA | 17.23 |
| 200-Day SMA | 16.14 |
System |
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| Modified | 3/13/2026 10:47:48 PM EST |