Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC) - $15.65 as of 2/20/2026 3:14:37 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
46 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for HTGC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for HTGC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for HTGC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for HTGC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for HTGC (46 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for HTGC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | HTGC |
| Company Name | Hercules Capital Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) is a premier publicly traded business development company that specializes in offering customized debt and equity financing solutions to venture growth-stage companies across technology, life sciences, and other high-growth sectors. Utilizing its extensive industry experience, Hercules Capital strategically invests in innovative businesses, aiming to foster their rapid growth while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio that emphasizes strong credit quality and attractive risk-adjusted returns. By providing essential capital solutions, Hercules not only supports the operational scalability of entrepreneurial ventures but also seeks to deliver sustained value for its investors. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 12/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 15.65 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 9.55 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/20/2026 3:14:37 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 5,792,778 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,192,912 |
| 52-Week High | 20.23 |
| 52-Week Low | 14.65 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 6.83% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 26.42 |
| Sector PE | 21.13 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 8.04 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 50.48 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 67.52 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.01 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 5.79 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.31 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 12.28 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.29 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.80 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.81 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.46 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.50 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.53 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 183,695,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,874,826,750 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 2/25/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4700 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4700 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.88 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 11.74% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.88 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 11.74% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 29 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 9.99% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 12.45% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.46% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 101.62% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 31.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 29.19% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.85 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.92 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.01 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 339,737,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 339,737,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 262,966,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 12.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.89% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 83.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 56,874,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 56,874,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 113,124,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,712,081,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,712,081,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,768,955,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,554,869,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,768,955,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.56 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.56 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,216,053,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,989,581,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,216,053,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -343,307,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -1.87 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -425,890,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -118,793,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 3.88 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.70 |
| MACD Signal | -0.51 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 15.57 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 17.73 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 19.88 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
| RSI | 23.68 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 2/21/2026 12:35:49 AM EST |