CION Investment Corporation

CION Investment Corporation

CIONยทNYSE

$6.67

-3.6%
Financial ServicesAsset Management

CION Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializes in investments in senior secured loans, including unitranche loans, First Lien, second lien loans, long-term subordinated loans, and mezzanine loans; equity interests such as warrants or options; and corporate bonds; and other debt securities in middle-market companies. The firm invests in growth capital, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, market/product expansion, refinancing and recapitalization. The fund also invests up to 30 percent of their assets opportunistically in other types of investments, including the securities of larger public companies and foreign securities. It also makes investments in the secondary loan market. The fund does not invest in start-up companies, turnaround situations, or companies with speculative business plans. The fund prefers to invest in high tech industries, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business services, media, chemicals, plastic, rubber, telecommunication, consumer services, advertising, printing and publishing, consumer goods, durables, diversified financials, and other industries. It also invests in homebuilding, restaurants, beverage and tobacco bars, broadcasting, distributors, Non-durable good distribution, food beverage and tobacco, energy, oil gas and consumables fuels, insurance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery, paper and forest product machinery, information technology, metals and mining, and real estate. It primarily seeks to invest in the United States. The fund seeks to invest between $5 million and $50 million in companies with an EBITDA between $25 million and $75 million with average targeted hold of $25 million. It also purchases minority interests in the form of common or preferred equity in the target companies, typically in conjunction with its debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor. The fund seeks to exit its investments through an initial public offering of common stock, a merger, a sale, or other recapitalization.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$332.09M
EPS-0.3900
P/E Ratio-17.10
Earnings Date08/06/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -17.1).

Valuation inputs: P/E -17.1, earnings yield N/A, momentum -3.6%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -2.9%, ROIC +3.8%).

Profitability stack: net margin -10.3%, ROE -2.9%, ROIC +3.8%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +61.8%, momentum -3.6%, net margin -10.3%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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CION Investment Corporation Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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CION Investment Corporation Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that CION has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $6.67, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for CION Investment Corporation.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $6.67
3Y-144.0%
5Y+105.0%
10Y-117.0%
3Y+82.0%
5Y+481.0%
10Y+56.0%
3Y-141.0%
5Y+87.0%
10Y-117.0%
3Y+118.0%
5Y-61.0%
10Y-134.0%
3Y+118.0%
5Y-61.0%
10Y-134.0%
3Y-1.0%
5Y+15.0%
10Y+47.0%
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CION Investment Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue201.25M
Cost of Goods Sold (51.49M)
Gross Profit149.76M
Operating Expenses (79.94M)
Operating Income69.82M
Interest Expense (90.54M)
Other Income/Expense-90.54M
Pretax Income-20.72M
Income Tax (-85.00K)
Net Income-20.63M
Net Income
-20.63M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

74.4%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

34.7%

Outstanding operational efficiency. The company generates substantial profit from core operations.

Net Profit Margin

-10.3%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Interest or tax burden: Strong operational performance but thin net margins indicate high interest expenses or unfavorable tax position eating into profits.

74.41%
Gross Profit Margin
131%
3Y+35.0%
5Y-1269.0%
10Y-10.0%
34.69%
Operating Profit Margin
46%
3Y-24.0%
5Y-212.0%
10Y-63.0%
-10.25%
Net Profit Margin
-143%
3Y-123.0%
5Y-68.0%
10Y-111.0%
-2.92%
Return on Equity
-171%
3Y-151.0%
5Y+132.0%
10Y-124.0%
-1.11%
Return on Assets
-164%
3Y-142.0%
5Y+63.0%
10Y-112.0%
3.75%
Return on Invested Capital
114%
3Y+38.0%
5Y-662.0%
10Y-1403.0%
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CION Investment Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income0.00
Depreciation & Amortization74.10M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital-2.44M
Others-51.37M
Capital Expenditures0.00
Free Cash Flow76.83M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Growth Trend

-12.9%

Declining FCF warrants attention. Investigate whether due to temporary factors or fundamental deterioration.

Working Capital Impact

-$2.44M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

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CION Investment Corporation Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents0.00
Net Receivables48.00K
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets0.00
Total Current Assets48 K
Property, Plant & Equipment0.00
Goodwill & Intangible Assets0.00
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets0.00
Total Non-Current Assets0
Total Assets
50.90M

Financial Health Analysis

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

3.33x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

48 K

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

0% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

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CION Investment Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CION stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 6.50.

Lowest Target
6.50
-2.55%
Consensus Target
6.50
-2.55%
Highest Target
6.50
-2.55%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 6.50.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-2.5%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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CION Investment Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $5K worth of CION shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

472

4.99K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+5K

+$5K

Top Buyers

1
RMA

Reisner Michael A

Director, Officer: Co-Chairman & Co-Ceo

472 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$5K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $5K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Insider Participation

High Buying

1 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Unanimous insider buying: Zero selling combined with active buying is rare and typically very bullish. Insiders appear to see significant upside with limited downside risk.

3.31%
Dividend Yield
-10%
3Y-46.0%
5Y+128.0%
10Y+117.0%
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cion Dividend History

CION
10Y CAGR +1%
Latest $0.1
Annual $1.26
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%