FDUS (Fidus Investment) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $19.80
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What is Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fidus Investment FDUS +0.39% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FDUS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks worse than 54.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Fidus Investment's current share price is $19.795. Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.25. Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FDUS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.97   Max: 1.15
Current: 0.93

During the past years, Fidus Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.97.

FDUS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.15% of 1012 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs FDUS: 0.93

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Fidus Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.457. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $21.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Fidus Investment  (NAS:FDUS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fidus Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.04 0.93

Fidus Investment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.98 0.97 0.93 0.83 0.90

FDUS vs GCMG, RMT, BUI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.795/21.25
=0.93

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fidus Investment's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=19.457/333.9520*333.9520
=19.457

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Fidus Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.581 241.428 21.552
201612 15.762 241.432 21.802
201703 15.799 243.801 21.641
201706 15.866 244.955 21.630
201709 15.971 246.819 21.609
201712 16.047 246.524 21.738
201803 16.276 249.554 21.780
201806 16.198 251.989 21.467
201809 16.413 252.439 21.713
201812 16.473 251.233 21.897
201903 16.548 254.202 21.740
201906 16.289 256.143 21.237
201909 16.467 256.759 21.418
201912 16.854 256.974 21.903
202003 15.367 258.115 19.882
202006 15.394 257.797 19.941
202009 15.941 260.280 20.453
202012 16.809 260.474 21.551
202103 16.901 264.877 21.308
202106 17.570 271.696 21.596
202109 18.314 274.310 22.296
202112 19.960 278.802 23.908
202203 19.908 287.504 23.124
202206 19.805 296.311 22.321
202209 19.413 296.808 21.842
202212 19.425 296.797 21.857
202303 19.395 301.836 21.459
202306 19.130 305.109 20.938
202309 19.282 307.789 20.921
202312 19.366 306.746 21.084
202403 19.358 312.332 20.698
202406 19.504 314.175 20.732
202409 19.424 315.301 20.573
202412 19.333 315.605 20.457
202503 19.385 319.799 20.243
202506 19.567 322.561 20.258
202509 19.562 324.800 20.113
202512 19.547 324.054 20.144
202603 19.551 330.213 19.772
202606 19.457 333.952 19.457

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 mean?
Fidus Investment (FDUS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #548 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.15. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Fidus Investment's value of 0.93 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #548 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fidus Investment has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GCMG and RMT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #548 out of 1012 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fidus Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Fidus Investment's value of 0.93 is 6.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fidus Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Fidus Investment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.87, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 6.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidus Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidus Investment (FDUS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.54, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 6.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.87. Fidus Investment's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FDUS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fidus Investment (FDUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidus Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.54. GuruFocus considers Fidus Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FDUS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: $20.54 vs. price of $19.80 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.9% above the Asset Management median (#548 of 1012)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FDUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fidus Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges 8QP:Germany
Address 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1005, Evanston, IL, USA, 60201
Fidus Investment Corp is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company provides customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies. Its investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating both current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity related investments. The company's portfolio of investment is comprised of securities of companies from different industries such as, Information Technology Services, Business Services, Healthcare Products among others.
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