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Cion Investment Corp (CION) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Cion Investment Corp stock (CION) is currently trading at $6.93. Cion Investment Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.43. Analyst consensus price target for CION is $9.17. WallStSmart rates CION as Underperform.

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CION

Cion Investment Corp

NYSEFINANCIAL SERVICES
$6.93
$0.02 (0.29%)
52W$6.50
$10.03
Target$9.17+32.3%

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Smart Analysis

Cion Investment Corp (CION) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Cion Investment Corp (CION) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
75.40%10/10

Keeps $75 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/BookValuation
0.4810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Price/SalesValuation
1.438/10

Paying $1.43 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
24.30%8/10

Strong earnings growth at 24.30% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
6.49
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.433
Undervalued

Cion Investment Corp (CION) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.2/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-2.70%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-7.10%0/10

Revenue declining -7.10%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-8.57%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$345M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Institutional Own.Quality
39.95%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 39.95%

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
37.84
Overvalued

Cion Investment Corp (CION) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.43), Price/Book (0.48) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 75.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 24.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -2.70%, Profit Margin at -8.57%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -2.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CION Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CION's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.43x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 4.81x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 89% below its historical high of 12.65x set in Nov 2021, and 1% above its historical low of 1.42x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Cion Investment Corp (CION) · FINANCIAL SERVICESASSET MANAGEMENT

The Big Picture

Cion Investment Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 241M with 7% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -8.6% profit margin.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -8.6% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 21.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cion Investment Corp.

Bottom Line

Cion Investment Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Cion Investment Corp(CION)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Country

USA

Cion Investment Corp (CION) is a diversified asset management firm specializing in private debt investments aimed at the middle market sector. The company excels in delivering innovative financing solutions to growth-oriented businesses, leveraging its expertise and extensive relationships in the investment community to uncover lucrative opportunities. With a disciplined investment strategy focused on generating robust risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing capital preservation, CION is well-positioned to navigate the evolving private equity landscape, making it an attractive option for institutional investors seeking effective exposure to the dynamic middle market.