Fidus Investment: A Well-Run BDC, But The Yield Is Fully Priced

Fidus Investment offers a 10.9% yield, pristine credit quality, and zero non-accruals, but trades at a premium to NAV. FDUS's net investment income declined 19% quarter-over-quarter, now matching the dividend payout, with the supplemental dividend sharply reduced. At 1.05x book value and with declining earnings momentum, FDUS is fully valued—warranting a Hold rather than a Buy rating.