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ISIN
US3165001070
CUSIP
316500107
IPO Date
Jun 21, 2011

Highlights

Market Cap
$680.90M
Enterprise Value
$884.40M
EPS (TTM)
$2.40
PE Ratio
7.48
PEG Ratio
2.99
Total Revenue (TTM)
$140.24M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$91.57M
EBITDA (TTM)
$98.79M
Year Range
$16.87 - $22.09
ROA (TTM)
6.05%
ROE (TTM)
11.78%

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Performance

FDUS Performance Chart

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) is down 1.0% since the beginning of the year. At $18 per share, FDUS is trading 18.8% below its 52-week high of $22. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDUS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,884.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) has returned -1.00% so far this year and 1.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FDUS has had an annualized return of 13.73%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.


Fidus Investment Corporation

1D
-2.23%
1M
-0.38%
YTD
-1.00%
6M
1.79%
1Y
1.11%
3Y*
11.05%
5Y*
13.51%
10Y*
13.73%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FDUS Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2011, FDUS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +37.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -48.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FDUS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +43.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -34.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.05%-8.19%1.27%8.90%-0.47%-1.70%-1.00%
20257.56%3.01%-10.16%-7.31%8.41%1.27%2.38%4.11%-3.28%1.38%-4.04%0.48%2.08%
2024-0.86%0.51%4.06%3.14%-1.77%0.36%0.46%2.86%0.17%-0.51%9.18%1.68%20.55%
20236.67%2.66%-5.29%-1.68%0.32%7.99%7.04%-9.39%4.88%-5.83%7.91%5.10%20.02%
2022-0.33%3.24%12.07%-1.14%-0.70%-10.00%8.83%6.21%-12.94%9.72%7.43%-3.11%17.09%
2021-2.29%17.34%6.13%6.62%4.70%0.12%-1.18%5.12%1.07%1.26%3.17%0.98%50.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Fidus Investment Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.72%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 2011.

  • This stock captured 106.19% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.85% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R2 of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.72%
Beta
0.82
0.19
Upside Capture
106.19%
Downside Capture
105.85%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FDUS ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FDUS Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
FDUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FDUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 3636
Sortino Ratio Rank
FDUS Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
FDUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
FDUS Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


FDUSBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.98

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-2.53

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.03

1.37

-0.34

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.07

2.78

-2.72

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

0.14

12.44

-12.29

Dividends

Dividend History

Fidus Investment Corporation provided a 12.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.21 per share.


9.00%10.00%11.00%12.00%13.00%14.00%15.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.21$2.15$2.42$2.88$2.00$1.60$1.33$1.60$1.60$1.60$1.60$1.60

Dividend yield

12.32%11.14%11.51%14.63%10.51%8.90%10.15%10.78%13.69%10.54%10.17%11.69%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidus Investment Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.62$1.14
2025$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.50$2.15
2024$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.61$2.42
2023$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.80$2.88
2022$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.61$2.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.41$1.60

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Fidus Investment Corporation has a dividend yield of 12.32%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Fidus Investment Corporation has a payout ratio of 68.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Fidus Investment Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidus Investment Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Fidus Investment Corporation was 68.76%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.

The current Fidus Investment Corporation drawdown is 9.11%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-68.76%Mar 2020
3mo 14d8mo 18d
12mo 2dDec 2019 - Dec 2020
2016 bear market2016
-34.78%Jan 2016
2y 21d10mo 10d
2y 11moDec 2013 - Nov 2016
2025 selloff2025
-23.94%Apr 2025
1mo 19d
1y 4moFeb 2025 - now
2018 bear market2018
-23.54%Mar 2018
10mo 15d11mo 26d
1y 10moApr 2017 - Feb 2019
2011 bear market2011
-22.64%Sep 2011
3mo 2d4mo 24d
7mo 26dJun 2011 - Feb 2012

Drawdown Indicators


FDUSBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-68.76%

-56.78%

-11.98%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-16.45%

-9.10%

-7.35%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-23.94%

-18.90%

-5.04%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-23.94%

-25.43%

+1.49%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-68.76%

-33.92%

-34.84%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-9.11%

-1.80%

-7.31%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-8.90%

-10.71%

+1.81%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

7.70%

2.03%

+5.67%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Fidus Investment Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Fidus Investment Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FDUS, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, FDUS has a P/E ratio of 7.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FDUS compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. FDUS currently has a PEG ratio of 3.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FDUS relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, FDUS has a P/S ratio of 4.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FDUS in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, FDUS has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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