Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP) PEG Ratio: 4.66 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 14% Above Median


FRA:8QP Fidus Investment Corp FRA:8QP
64 GF Score
Price €17.36
GF Value €20.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Fidus Investment PEG Ratio?

Fidus Investment FRA:8QP +3.52% 64 PEG Ratio is 4.66 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 4.08. 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 498 Asset Management companies, Fidus Investment ranks worse than 73.69% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use for banks is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate. As of today, Fidus Investment's PE Ratio without NRI is 8.85. Fidus Investment's 5-Year Book Value growth rate is 1.90%. Therefore, Fidus Investment's PEG Ratio for today is 4.66.

* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


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

FRA:8QP' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 4.08   Max: 25.74
Current: 4.49


During the past 13 years, Fidus Investment's highest PEG Ratio was 25.74. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 4.08.


FRA:8QP's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
73.69% of 498 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.715 vs FRA:8QP: 4.49

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Fidus Investment  (FRA:8QP) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Fidus Investment PEG Ratio Related Terms


Fidus Investment PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidus Investment's PEG 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 PEG Ratio Chart

Fidus Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.53 2.88 1.32 1.97 4.31

Fidus Investment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG 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 1.96 2.39 3.11 4.31 5.74

FRA:8QP vs CCD, JQC, BIT: PEG Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Fidus Investment's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Fidus Investment PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate.

Fidus Investment's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
=8.8526262111168/1.90
=4.66

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 4.66 mean?
Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP) has a PEG Ratio of 4.66 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 4.08. Over the past decade, Fidus Investment's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 25.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #367 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Fidus Investment's PEG Ratio too high?
Fidus Investment's current PEG Ratio of 4.66 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 25.74. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Fidus Investment's value of 4.66 is 171.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #367 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to CCD and JQC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidus Investment ranks #367 out of 498 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Fidus Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Fidus Investment's value of 4.66 is 171.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fidus Investment's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 25.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 1.72, 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 PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fidus Investment's current PEG Ratio of 4.66 is 171.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Fidus Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidus Investment's current PEG Ratio is 4.66, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 4.08. 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 €17.36 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 4.66, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 171.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fidus Investment (FRA:8QP), the current PEG Ratio is 4.66 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 €17.36 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.47. GuruFocus considers Fidus Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8QP:

  • PEG Ratio: 4.66 (14% above median its 10-year median of 4.08)
  • GF Value™: €20.47 vs. price of €17.36 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 171.7% above the Asset Management median (#367 of 498)

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.
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