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Fidus InvestmentFDUS +0.39%59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 6.57. 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 922 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks better than 60.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FDUS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 6.57 Max: 7.73
Current: 6.04
During the past years, Fidus Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.73. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 6.57.
FDUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 60.85% of 922
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.95
vs FDUS: 6.04
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Fidus Investment's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.633. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $3.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Fidus Investment (NAS:FDUS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart
FDUS vs GCMG, RMT, BUI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Fidus Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 6.07 mean?
Fidus Investment (FDUS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.07 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.57. Over the past decade, Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.71 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #361 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Fidus Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.07 is near median its 10-year median of 6.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 7.73. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.95. Fidus Investment's value of 6.07 is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #361 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above 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 PS Ratio compare to GCMG and RMT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #361 out of 922 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Fidus Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.95. Fidus Investment's value of 6.07 is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidus Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.71 to 7.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.57 vs. the industry median of 7.95, Fidus Investment has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.95, based on 922 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.07 is 23.6% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidus Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.57. 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 PS Ratio is 6.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.57 and 23.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.95. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FDUS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07 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 PS Ratio: 6.07 (near median its 10-year median of 6.57)
GF Value™: $20.54 vs. price of $19.80 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Asset Management median (#361 of 922)
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 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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