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Fidus InvestmentFDUS -0.25%64 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FDUS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks worse than 91.21% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-09), Fidus Investment's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49. The stock price of Fidus Investment is $19.58. Therefore, Fidus Investment's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 2.6.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fidus Investment's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FDUS'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.4 Max: 10.44
Current: 2.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Fidus Investment was 10.44. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.40.
FDUS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 91.21% of 1217
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs FDUS: 2.61
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Fidus Investment's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
19.58
/
7.4945848665019
=
2.61
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Fidus Investment Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fidus Investment's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
FDUS vs RMT, PFLT, FFC: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidus Investment's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidus Investment's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $7.49 mean?
Fidus Investment (FDUS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $7.49 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #1110 out of 1217 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Fidus Investment's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Fidus Investment's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49. The Asset Management industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90. Fidus Investment's value of $7.49 is 732.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #1110 out of 1217 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fidus Investment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidus Investment's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to RMT and PFLT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #1110 out of 1217 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Fidus Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90. Fidus Investment's value of $7.49 is 732.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Asset Management companies is 0.90, based on 1,217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fidus Investment's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $7.49 is 732.2% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidus Investment's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.61, compared to a current price of $19.58 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49 and 732.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.90. Fidus Investment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FDUS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $7.49 as of Sep. 09, 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 $19.58 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.61.
GuruFocus considers Fidus Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDUS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $7.49
GF Value™: $22.61 vs. price of $19.58 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 732.2% above the Asset Management median (#1110 of 1217)
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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