HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HTGC • US4270965084

16.45 USD
+0.12 (+0.73%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
16.63 USD
+0.18 (+1.09%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, HTGC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HTGC was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While HTGC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HTGC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HTGC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HTGC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years HTGC has always been profitable.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HTGC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
HTGC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHTGC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.97%, HTGC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.04%, HTGC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.11%, HTGC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HTGC is in line with the industry average of 7.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 14.04%
ROIC 6.11%
ROA(3y)6.62%
ROA(5y)7.02%
ROE(3y)12.91%
ROE(5y)13.88%
ROIC(3y)6.33%
ROIC(5y)5.69%
HTGC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHTGC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 59.47%, HTGC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HTGC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HTGC has a better Operating Margin (64.99%) than 98.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HTGC has grown nicely.
  • HTGC has a Gross Margin of 81.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HTGC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HTGC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64.99%
PM (TTM) 59.47%
GM 81.23%
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%
HTGC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTGC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for HTGC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HTGC has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HTGC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HTGC Yearly Shares OutstandingHTGC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HTGC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHTGC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, we must say that HTGC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of HTGC (1.20) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that HTGC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HTGC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.2
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HTGC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHTGC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HTGC has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that HTGC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.95, HTGC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HTGC has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that HTGC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HTGC has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTGC outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
HTGC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHTGC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HTGC have decreased by -7.21% in the last year.
  • 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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.09% 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)-16.09%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.33% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HTGC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.17%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HTGC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHTGC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
HTGC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTGC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.52, the valuation of HTGC can be described as reasonable.
  • 75.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTGC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. HTGC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.99, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HTGC.
  • 82.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTGC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. HTGC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.52
Fwd PE 7.99
HTGC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTGC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HTGC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HTGC is cheaper than 78.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.14
HTGC Per share dataHTGC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of HTGC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HTGC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.57%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.08, HTGC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • HTGC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HTGC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.41%!
  • HTGC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HTGC Yearly Dividends per shareHTGC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • HTGC pays out 104.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HTGC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.41%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%
HTGC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHTGC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
HTGC Dividend Payout.HTGC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HTGC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HERCULES CAPITAL INC

NYSE:HTGC (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.63 +0.18 (+1.09%)

16.45

+0.12 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners28.19%
Inst Owner Change2.74%
Ins Owners1.73%
Ins Owner Change5.96%
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)516.85M
Net Income(TTM)307.37M
Analysts84
Price Target21.34 (29.73%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio4.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.57%
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP104.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.18%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)4.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.11%
Max EPS beat(4)4.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.29%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.81%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.52%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.13%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.68%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.06%
PT rev (1m)0.53%
PT rev (3m)-0.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.52
Fwd PE 7.99
P/S 5.78
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.37
P/tB 1.37
EV/EBITDA 15.14
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY12.51%
FCF(TTM)-2.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.2
OCFYN/A
SpS2.84
BVpS12.05
TBVpS12.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number22.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 14.04%
ROCE 7.74%
ROIC 6.11%
ROICexc 6.15%
ROICexgc 6.16%
OM 64.99%
PM (TTM) 59.47%
GM 81.23%
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-Score1
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.4
Cap/Depr 17.58%
Cap/Sales 0.01%
Interest Coverage 4.18
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z 1.2
F-Score1
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-2.17%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.09%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%
Revenue Next Year6.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.05%
EBIT growth 3Y29.54%
EBIT growth 5Y17.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-212.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-213.28%
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.


What is the valuation status of HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) stock?

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.


How financially healthy is HERCULES CAPITAL INC?

The financial health rating of HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HTGC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERCULES CAPITAL INC (HTGC) is expected to decline by -2.17% in the next year.