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Cion Investment Corp(CION)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CION
09/24/2026: CION (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Cion Investment Corp is a business development company that provides debt and equity financing to U.S. middle-market companies. The stock is primarily an income-oriented investment, offering yield through its diversified private credit loan portfolio. Its primary opportunity lies in meeting the robust demand for private lending solutions from businesses underserved by traditional banks. However, the company faces risks related to credit quality, interest rate sensitivity, and intense competition from larger, better-capitalized BDCs. Cion may suit income-focused investors who understand the risks of private credit, provided they monitor the company’s portfolio performance and dividend sustainability closely.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | BDCs are primarily income vehicles rather than high-growth capital appreciation plays. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum may be inconsistent; fit is conditional on positive price trends reflecting portfolio strength. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | BDCs are often analyzed based on price-to-NAV ratios, which can offer value entry points. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | CION is designed to generate regular income through its underlying loan portfolio, making it suitable for yield-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Private credit involves exposure to credit risk and interest rate volatility, which may not suit ultra-conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The market price of CION can fluctuate significantly based on market sentiment toward BDCs and broader interest rates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Loan assets are marked-to-market, which can lead to NAV write-downs if credit quality in the portfolio deteriorates. |
| Competition risk (Private Credit) | High | Strong competition from major players like ARCC and OBDC puts pressure on lending terms and yields. |
| Business quality | Medium | As an externally managed BDC, profitability is subject to management fee structures and the quality of external origination. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividend sustainability depends on the consistent interest income from a pool of underlying loans. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success relies on the manager's ability to source, underwrite, and manage a diverse portfolio of private credit assets. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.95% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 353.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 119.67 | 1Y Target Price 8.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 119.67 | 1Y Target Price 8.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 367.5K shares | Beta 1.12 | 52 Weeks Range 5.67 - 9.20 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 5.67 - 9.20 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 18.33% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Income | Interest earned on the senior secured and unitranche loans provided to portfolio companies. | The company acts like a bank, collecting interest payments from mid-sized companies. |
| Fee & Dividend Income | Management fees from investments and dividends from equity holdings in portfolio companies. | Secondary income streams help bolster total returns beyond standard interest payments. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 119.67 | Forward PE 7.66 | Enterprise Value 1.51B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.52 |
Enterprise Value 1.51B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 103.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 49.20M | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 49.20M | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders 0.78 | Percent Institutions 34.12 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cion Investment Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-05 | Co-Founder, Co-Chairman & Co-CEO Mr. Michael A. Reisner Esq., J.D. | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | Website https://www.cionbdc.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.cionbdc.com | ||
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 investments. 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 $30 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.
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