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Fidus InvestmentFRA:8QP -1.30%68 Net Margin % is 83.03% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 86.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:8QP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks worse than 51.98% on this metric.
Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Fidus Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
Fidus Investment Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fidus Investment's Net Margin % 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.
FRA:8QP vs GCMG, RMT, BUI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidus Investment's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidus Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:8QP) has a Net Margin % of 83.03% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.27. Over the past decade, Fidus Investment's Net Margin % has ranged from 65.07 to 89.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #815 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Fidus Investment's Net Margin % too high?
Fidus Investment's current Net Margin % of 83.03% is near median its 10-year median of 86.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.07 to a high of 89.68. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.41. Fidus Investment's value of 83.03% is 2.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #815 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fidus Investment has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidus Investment's Net Margin % compare to GCMG and RMT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #815 out of 1568 companies for Net Margin %. This places Fidus Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.41. Fidus Investment's value of 83.03% is 2.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidus Investment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 65.07 to 89.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.27 vs. the industry median of 85.41, 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.41, based on 1,568 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fidus Investment's current Net Margin % of 83.03% is 2.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidus Investment's current Net Margin % is 83.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.27. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.28, compared to a current price of €17.49 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 83.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.27 and 2.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.41. Fidus Investment's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP), the current Net Margin % is 83.03% as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.49 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.28.
GuruFocus considers Fidus Investment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8QP:
Net Margin %: 83.03% (near median its 10-year median of 86.27)
GF Value™: €15.28 vs. price of €17.49 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% below the Asset Management median (#815 of 1568)
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 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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