Hercules Capital (STU:19H) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €11.05 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:19H Hercules Capital Inc STU:19H
61 GF Score
Price €14.06
GF Value €16.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Hercules Capital STU:19H +0.66% 61 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €11.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:19H with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hercules Capital's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.292. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €11.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Hercules Capital's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Hercules Capital was 4.40% per year. The lowest was -1.20% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), Hercules Capital's current stock price is €14.064. Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.05. Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.27.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Hercules Capital was 1.72. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.24.


Hercules Capital  (STU:19H) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.064/11.05
=1.27

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Hercules Capital was 1.72. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.24.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Hercules Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Hercules Capital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:19H vs JPC, FSK, DBRG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hercules Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Hercules Capital's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.292/330.2130*330.2130
=10.292

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hercules Capital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.596 241.018 11.777
201609 8.789 241.428 12.021
201612 9.389 241.432 12.842
201703 9.123 243.801 12.357
201706 8.785 244.955 11.843
201709 8.391 246.819 11.226
201712 8.417 246.524 11.274
201803 7.885 249.554 10.434
201806 8.752 251.989 11.469
201809 8.895 252.439 11.635
201812 8.703 251.233 11.439
201903 9.078 254.202 11.792
201906 9.375 256.143 12.086
201909 9.421 256.759 12.116
201912 9.498 256.974 12.205
202003 8.977 258.115 11.485
202006 9.049 257.797 11.591
202009 8.712 260.280 11.053
202012 9.255 260.474 11.733
202103 9.544 264.877 11.898
202106 9.716 271.696 11.809
202109 9.807 274.310 11.806
202112 9.930 278.802 11.761
202203 9.828 287.504 11.288
202206 9.868 296.311 10.997
202209 10.572 296.808 11.762
202212 9.944 296.797 11.064
202303 10.102 301.836 11.052
202306 10.118 305.109 10.950
202309 10.239 307.789 10.985
202312 10.479 306.746 11.281
202403 10.695 312.332 11.307
202406 10.618 314.175 11.160
202409 10.267 315.301 10.753
202412 11.139 315.605 11.655
202503 10.679 319.799 11.027
202506 10.262 322.561 10.505
202509 10.264 324.800 10.435
202512 10.359 324.054 10.556
202603 10.292 330.213 10.292

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €11.05 mean?
Hercules Capital (STU:19H) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €11.05 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hercules Capital and its competitors.
Is Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Hercules Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €11.05. Overall, Hercules Capital has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JPC and FSK?
Hercules Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €11.05 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hercules Capital and its competitors. Hercules Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules Capital (STU:19H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.49, compared to a current price of €14.06 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €11.05. Hercules Capital's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hercules Capital (STU:19H), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €11.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hercules Capital (STU:19H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.06 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.49. GuruFocus considers Hercules Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:19H:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €11.05
  • GF Value™: €16.49 vs. price of €14.06 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:19H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hercules Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges HTGC:USA0J4M:UK
Address 1 North B Street, Suite 2000, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94401
Hercules Capital Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured loans to high-growth, venture capital-backed, and institutional-backed companies in a variety of technology and life sciences industries. The company's primary business objectives are to increase its net income, net investment income, and net asset value (NAV) through its investments mainly in structured debt or senior secured debt instruments of venture capital-backed and institutional-backed companies across a variety of technology-related industries at attractive yields. It finances companies belonging to computer software and hardware, networking systems, semiconductors, medical devices, bio-pharmaceutical, and other related sectors.
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