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Horizon Technology FinanceHRZN -0.10%22 Forward PE Ratio is 7.48 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates HRZN with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Asset Management companies, Horizon Technology Finance ranks better than 77.68% on this metric.
Horizon Technology Finance (NAS:HRZN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Horizon Technology Finance Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Horizon Technology Finance Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Horizon Technology Finance Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
8.34
9.07
10.02
9.08
9.22
11.27
11.21
6.90
7.99
7.14
6.06
Horizon Technology Finance Quarterly Data
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2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
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2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
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2021-03
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2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.34
7.87
9.27
9.90
9.07
9.23
10.03
9.53
10.02
8.52
8.80
9.55
9.08
9.00
9.29
8.50
9.22
6.86
12.72
9.49
11.27
11.96
14.03
12.17
11.21
10.52
9.15
6.60
6.90
6.69
7.10
7.18
7.99
7.56
8.82
7.98
7.14
7.20
6.40
6.00
6.06
5.45
6.70
HRZN vs OIA, FUND, PSBD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Horizon Technology Finance's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Horizon Technology Finance Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Horizon Technology Finance's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Technology Finance's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Horizon Technology Finance Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.48 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Horizon Technology Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #73 out of 327 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Horizon Technology Finance's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Horizon Technology Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.48. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.36. Horizon Technology Finance's value of 7.48 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #73 out of 327 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Horizon Technology Finance has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Technology Finance's Forward PE Ratio compare to OIA and FUND?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Horizon Technology Finance ranks #73 out of 327 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Horizon Technology Finance in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.36. Horizon Technology Finance's value of 7.48 is 34.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 11.36, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Horizon Technology Finance's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.48 is 34.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Horizon Technology Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Technology Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.48. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 7.48. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.48 and 34.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.36. Horizon Technology Finance's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.48 as of Aug. 17, 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 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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