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Hercules CapitalHTGC -0.56%60 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.77 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTGC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Asset Management companies, Hercules Capital ranks better than 70.64% on this metric.
Hercules Capital's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.83.
Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Hercules Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Hercules Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
HTGC vs JPC, FSK, DBRG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Hercules Capital's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hercules Capital's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules Capital's PE Ratio falls into.
Hercules Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Hercules Capital's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.77
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.77 mean?
Hercules Capital (HTGC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hercules Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules Capital ranks #244 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Hercules Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hercules Capital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.77. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.00. Hercules Capital's value of $1.77 is 86.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules Capital ranks #244 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hercules Capital has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to JPC and FSK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hercules Capital ranks #244 out of 831 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Hercules Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.00. Hercules Capital's value of $1.77 is 86.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 13.00, based on 831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hercules Capital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.77 is 86.4% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hercules Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules Capital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.77. 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 (HTGC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.79, compared to a current price of $15.92 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.77 and 86.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 13.00. Hercules Capital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hercules Capital (HTGC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.77 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 (HTGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.92 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.79.
GuruFocus considers Hercules Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HTGC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.77
GF Value™: $18.79 vs. price of $15.92 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% below the Asset Management median (#244 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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