HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HTGC - US4270965084 - Common Stock
18 USD
+0.22 (+1.24%)
18.06 USD
+0.06 (+0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HTGC. HTGC was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HTGC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. HTGC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HTGC had positive earnings in the past year.
HTGC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HTGC has been profitable.
In multiple years HTGC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.11%, HTGC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.11% of the companies in the same industry.
HTGC's Return On Equity of 12.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HTGC outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
HTGC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: HTGC outperforms 71.31% of its industry peers.
HTGC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.33%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% |
ROA(3y)6.62%
ROA(5y)7.02%
ROE(3y)12.91%
ROE(5y)13.88%
ROIC(3y)6.33%
ROIC(5y)5.69%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of HTGC (51.90%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HTGC has declined.
The Operating Margin of HTGC (65.58%) is better than 98.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HTGC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.71%, HTGC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HTGC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 65.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.9% | ||
| GM | 81.71% |
OM growth 3Y7.36%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y-4%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y1.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HTGC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HTGC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HTGC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HTGC has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that HTGC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HTGC has a Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: HTGC outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that HTGC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HTGC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
HTGC has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that HTGC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HTGC's Current ratio of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTGC outperforms 56.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that HTGC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HTGC has a Quick ratio of 1.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTGC outperforms 57.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HTGC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.21%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.35% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HTGC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.15% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.21%
EPS 3Y16.54%
EPS 5Y7.35%
EPS Q2Q%-3.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.26% on average over the next years.
HTGC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.35%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y0.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y7.45%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.33, the valuation of HTGC can be described as reasonable.
74.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTGC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, HTGC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.78, the valuation of HTGC can be described as reasonable.
HTGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HTGC is cheaper than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, HTGC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HTGC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HTGC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y0.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.00%, HTGC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HTGC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.39.
HTGC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HTGC grows each year by 7.41%, which is quite nice.
HTGC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
119.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTGC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HTGC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP119.58%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y0.26%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.52%
Inst Owner Change-37.72%
Ins Owners1.75%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap3.27B
Revenue(TTM)493.59M
Net Income(TTM)261.59M
Analysts81.43
Price Target21.52 (19.56%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9% |
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP119.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.01%
Max EPS beat(2)4.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.11%
Max EPS beat(4)4.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.24%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.31%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.88%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.97%
PT rev (1m)-0.59%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 | ||
| P/S | 6.49 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY10.72%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY11.39%
FCF(TTM)-1.67
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.67
OCFYN/A
SpS2.77
BVpS11.84
TBVpS11.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number22.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROCE | 7.84% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.28% | ||
| OM | 65.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.9% | ||
| GM | 81.71% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.62%
ROA(5y)7.02%
ROE(3y)12.91%
ROE(5y)13.88%
ROIC(3y)6.33%
ROIC(5y)5.69%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)5.92%
ROICexgc(3y)6.5%
ROICexgc(5y)5.93%
ROCE(3y)8.02%
ROCE(5y)7.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y8%
OM growth 3Y7.36%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y-4%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y1.42%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score2
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)222.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.21%
EPS 3Y16.54%
EPS 5Y7.35%
EPS Q2Q%-3.92%
EPS Next Y-2.35%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y0.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y7.45%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.1%
EBIT growth 3Y29.54%
EBIT growth 5Y17.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-362.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-365.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
HERCULES CAPITAL INC / HTGC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HTGC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HTGC.
Can you provide the valuation status for HERCULES CAPITAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) stock?
HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HTGC stock?
The financial health rating of HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HERCULES CAPITAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) is expected to decline by -2.35% in the next year.