Business Description
Hercules Capital Inc
NAICS : 523940
SIC : 6141
ISIN : US4270965084
Total Employee Number:
50Description
Hercules Capital Inc is a specialty finance company and business development company (BDC) based in the United States that provides debt financing to venture capital-backed and institutional-backed growth companies. It primarily structures senior secured loans, often with warrants or equity features, and also offers equipment financing, growth capital, and acquisition financing. Its portfolio spans technology sectors such as software, hardware, networking, semiconductors, and internet services, as well as life sciences including biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare. Borrowers are typically private, high-growth companies that need capital without diluting equity. Hercules generates revenue mainly through interest income on its debt investments, along with fees, warrants, and equity gains. It operates primarily in the United States, with some exposure to international markets, and is managed by Hercules Adviser LLC.
Financial Strength
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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Cash-To-Debt | 0.02 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.49 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.03 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | N/A |
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Interest Coverage | N/A |
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Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -1.95 | |||||
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Growth Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 16.8 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 32.8 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 12.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 4.8 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 8.53 |
Momentum Rank
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 49.9 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 53.19 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 55.52 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 6.27 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 13.29 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -11.73 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History |
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Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 10.8 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.94 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 7.3 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 10.82 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 17.31 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | -11.1 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | -4.58 |
Profitability Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Margin % | 78.66 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 55.12 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 55.14 | |||||
ROE % | 17.33 | |||||
ROA % | 8.41 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 4 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 8.7 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 8.84 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 8.7 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 9.85 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 8.86 | |||||
PS Ratio | 7.07 | |||||
PB Ratio | 1.44 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 1.45 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 794.75 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 794.75 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 11.45 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 9.01 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 659.99 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.94 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 3.21 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.93 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 0.75 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 0.27 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | -2.61 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 507.515 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 1.708 | ||
| Beta | 0.2312 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.02 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.03 | ||
| Volatility % | 27.79 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 55.52 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 0.304793 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 15.12 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -11.73 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 11.758 - 16.5 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 187.16 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
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| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Hercules Capital Inc Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
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| No Filing Data | ||||
Hercules Capital Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
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| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-12 17:00 | In 144 days | ||
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-02-12 | In 143 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-12 | In 143 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-10-30 17:00 | In 39 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-30 | In 38 days | ||
| USD 0.470000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-11 | 14.80 (-1.99%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-30 17:00 | 13.80 (-2.13%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-30 | 13.80 (-2.13%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-06-18 09:00 | 13.33 (-0.49%) | ||
| USD 0.470000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-14 | 13.52 (-0.62%) |
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Hercules Capital Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H)'s stock price today?
The current price of STU:19H is €15.15. The 52 week high of STU:19H is €16.50 and 52 week low is €11.76.
When is next earnings date of Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H)?
The next earnings date of Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H) is 2026-10-30 Est..
Does Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H) is 10.8% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H) was 1.92. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.1. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Hercules Capital Inc(STU:19H) is 10.82%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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