Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:8QP Fidus Investment Corp FRA:8QP
64 GF Score
Price €16.89
GF Value €20.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Fidus Investment Moat Score?

Fidus Investment FRA:8QP -2.71% 64 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8QP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

Fidus Investment has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Fidus Investment has Narrow Moat: Fidus Investment Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its niche market focus and some customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, and regulatory barriers to elevate it beyond a narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Fidus Investment might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Fidus Investment  (FRA:8QP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Fidus Investment Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:8QP vs CCD, JQC, BIT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidus Investment's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidus Investment's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:8QP
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Fidus Investment's Moat Score too high?
Fidus Investment's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #76 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to CCD and JQC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #76 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places Fidus Investment in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Fidus Investment's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (FRA:8QP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.47, compared to a current price of €16.89 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Fidus Investment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 (FRA:8QP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidus Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.89 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.47. GuruFocus considers Fidus Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8QP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €20.47 vs. price of €16.89 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8QP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fidus Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges FDUS:USA
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.
64GF Score

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