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Phenixfin Corporation(PFX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PFX
09/28/2026: PFX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
PhenixFIN Corporation is an internally managed business development company (BDC) that focuses on providing debt and equity financing to the U.S. middle market. The company's primary strength lies in its internalized management structure, which aims to reduce fee leakage and improve net asset value for shareholders. Its main investment story involves generating income through secured lending while seeking capital appreciation through equity stakes. However, investors face risks including portfolio concentration and the inherent credit sensitivity of middle-market borrowers. PhenixFIN may suit dividend-seeking investors, but should be monitored for credit quality and its ability to consistently navigate interest rate cycles.
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 | Mixed fit | The company focuses on income and NAV stability rather than explosive revenue growth. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks consistent high-volume momentum and is driven more by BDC fundamental health. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company often trades at valuations that may reflect its net asset value, appealing to those seeking intrinsic value. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | As a BDC, PhenixFIN is structured to distribute income, making it a natural candidate for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | BDC investing involves credit risk and underlying borrower default risk, leading to moderate volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock can experience sharp price movements based on quarterly portfolio valuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | NAV-based valuation can be opaque, and the stock often trades at a discount or premium to its true book value. |
| Competition risk (Direct lending competition) | High | Large scale BDCs often have lower cost of capital, making it harder for PFX to win high-quality deals. |
| Business quality | Medium | Internally managed structure is a positive, but the legacy of Medley Capital presents historical baggage. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Distributions are dependent on the performance of the underlying private credit portfolio. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success relies heavily on the management team's ability to identify and exit profitable investments. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.67% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 88.05M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.57 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.57 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8.3K shares | Beta 0.28 | 52 Weeks Range 38.23 - 56.48 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 38.23 - 56.48 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.33 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Income | Interest income from senior secured and subordinated loans to middle-market companies. | The company acts as a lender, earning steady interest payments from smaller businesses. |
| Capital Gains | Realized gains from the sale of equity participations, warrants, and investment exits. | The company seeks to profit when the businesses it lends to grow and eventually get sold or refinanced. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.57 | Forward PE 18.12 | Enterprise Value 235.04M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.5 |
Enterprise Value 235.04M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 1.93M | Shares Floating 1.39M |
Shares Outstanding 1.93M | Shares Floating 1.39M | ||
Percent Insiders 28.04 | Percent Institutions 17.17 |
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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 Phenixfin Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-01-21 | Chairman & CEO Mr. David Aaron Lorber | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees 11 | Website https://www.phenixfc.com/ |
Full time employees 11 | Website https://www.phenixfc.com/ | ||
PhenixFIN Corporation is a business development company. The firm seeks to invest in privately negotiated debt and equity securities of small and middle market companies. It primarily invests in the following sectors: business services; buildings and real estate; automobile; oil and gas; aerospace and defense; home and office furnishings, housewares, and durable consumer products; healthcare, education and childcare; personal, food, and miscellaneous services; retail stores, diversified or conglomerate manufacturing; telecommunications; mining, steel, iron, and non-precious metals; leisure, amusement, motion pictures, and entertainment; chemicals, plastics, and rubber; finance; personal and nondurable consumer products (manufacturing only); beverage, food, and tobacco; containers, packaging, and glass; structure finance securities; machinery (non-agriculture, non-construction, non-electric); diversified or conglomerate service; restaurant and franchise; electronics; and cargo transport. The firm seeks to invest in companies located in North America. The firm targets private debt transactions in companies with enterprise values or asset values between $25 million and $250 million. The firm seeks to invest in companies with debt investment values between $10 million and $50 million. It exits its investments between three years and seven years; it holds most of its investments to maturity or repayment, but may realize or sell some investments earlier. The firm may take a board seat on its investee companies and can also offer managerial assistance to certain portfolio companies. It structures its investments as first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, senior secured notes, senior subordinated notes, subordinate notes, unitranche loans, and seeks warrants or other equity participation. The firm may co-invest in privately negotiated transactions under certain conditions. PhenixFIN Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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