HRZN (Horizon Technology Finance) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.24 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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What is Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Horizon Technology Finance HRZN +4.16% 19 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 9.27. GuruFocus rates HRZN with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Asset Management companies, Horizon Technology Finance ranks better than 65.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Horizon Technology Finance's current share price is $4.51. Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.86. Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HRZN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.51   Med: 9.27   Max: 14.41
Current: 5.05

During the past years, Horizon Technology Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.41. The lowest was 4.51. And the median was 9.27.

HRZN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.16% of 907 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.69 vs HRZN: 5.05

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Horizon Technology Finance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.132. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $0.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Horizon Technology Finance  (NAS:HRZN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Horizon Technology Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Horizon Technology Finance 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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HRZN vs OIA, FUND, PSBD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Horizon Technology Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.51/0.86
=5.24

* 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.

Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Horizon Technology Finance's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.132/330.2130*330.2130
=0.132

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Horizon Technology Finance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.062 241.018 0.085
201609 -0.430 241.428 -0.588
201612 0.010 241.432 0.014
201703 0.393 243.801 0.532
201706 0.129 244.955 0.174
201709 0.292 246.819 0.391
201712 0.263 246.524 0.352
201803 0.297 249.554 0.393
201806 0.298 251.989 0.391
201809 0.388 252.439 0.508
201812 0.309 251.233 0.406
201903 0.240 254.202 0.312
201906 0.336 256.143 0.433
201909 0.429 256.759 0.552
201912 0.515 256.974 0.662
202003 0.018 258.115 0.023
202006 0.522 257.797 0.669
202009 -0.143 260.280 -0.181
202012 0.189 260.474 0.240
202103 0.374 264.877 0.466
202106 0.413 271.696 0.502
202109 0.689 274.310 0.829
202112 0.182 278.802 0.216
202203 0.224 287.504 0.257
202206 0.359 296.311 0.400
202209 0.280 296.808 0.312
202212 0.209 296.797 0.233
202303 0.249 301.836 0.272
202306 0.057 305.109 0.062
202309 -0.324 307.789 -0.348
202312 -0.242 306.746 -0.261
202403 0.314 312.332 0.332
202406 -0.207 314.175 -0.218
202409 0.248 315.301 0.260
202412 -0.273 315.605 -0.286
202503 -0.485 319.799 -0.501
202506 -0.439 322.561 -0.449
202509 0.734 324.800 0.746
202512 0.249 324.054 0.254
202603 0.132 330.213 0.132

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.24 mean?
Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Horizon Technology Finance and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 9.27. Over the past decade, Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.51 to 14.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #316 out of 907 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Horizon Technology Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.24 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 9.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.51 to a high of 14.41. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.69. Horizon Technology Finance's value of 5.24 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #316 out of 907 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Technology Finance has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Technology Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to OIA and FUND?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #316 out of 907 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Horizon Technology Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.69. Horizon Technology Finance's value of 5.24 is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Technology Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.51 to 14.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.27 vs. the industry median of 7.69, Horizon Technology Finance has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.69, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Horizon Technology Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.24 is 31.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Horizon Technology Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Technology Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.24, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Technology Finance stock overvalued right now?
Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.24. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.24, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 9.27 and 31.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.69. Horizon Technology Finance's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.24 as of Aug. 04, 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.

Horizon Technology Finance Business Description

Address 312 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, USA, 06032
Horizon Technology Finance Corp is a specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to maximize its investment portfolio's total return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. It lends to and invests in development-stage companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries.
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