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HTGC vs. ARCC, MFIC, OCSL, SLRC, and FSK

Should you buy Hercules Capital stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Hercules Capital with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Hercules Capital include Ares Capital (ARCC), MidCap Financial Investment (MFIC), Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL), SLR Investment (SLRC), and FS KKR Capital (FSK). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Hercules Capital compare to Ares Capital?

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

27.4% of Ares Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ares Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ares Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Hercules Capital. Hercules Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ares Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ares Capital$3.05B4.36$1.30B$1.6311.37
Hercules Capital$532.49M5.55$339.74M$1.778.93

In the previous week, Ares Capital had 12 more articles in the media than Hercules Capital. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Ares Capital and 1 mentions for Hercules Capital. Ares Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Hercules Capital's score of 0.24 indicating that Ares Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ares Capital
4 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hercules Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Hercules Capital has a net margin of 59.85% compared to Ares Capital's net margin of 37.30%. Hercules Capital's return on equity of 16.05% beat Ares Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ares Capital37.30% 9.85% 4.59%
Hercules Capital 59.85%16.05%7.78%

Ares Capital presently has a consensus price target of $20.65, indicating a potential upside of 11.44%. Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 15.21%. Given Hercules Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Ares Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ares Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Hercules Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Ares Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.4%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. Ares Capital pays out 117.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Ares Capital has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Ares Capital on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hercules Capital compare to MidCap Financial Investment?

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) and MidCap Financial Investment (NASDAQ:MFIC) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Hercules Capital has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MidCap Financial Investment has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. MidCap Financial Investment pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.3%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. MidCap Financial Investment pays out 3,100.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

19.7% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.5% of MidCap Financial Investment shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Hercules Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of MidCap Financial Investment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Hercules Capital has a net margin of 59.85% compared to MidCap Financial Investment's net margin of 1.90%. Hercules Capital's return on equity of 16.05% beat MidCap Financial Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hercules Capital59.85% 16.05% 7.78%
MidCap Financial Investment 1.90%10.86%4.31%

Hercules Capital presently has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 15.21%. MidCap Financial Investment has a consensus price target of $11.54, indicating a potential upside of 14.44%. Given Hercules Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than MidCap Financial Investment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hercules Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
MidCap Financial Investment
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than MidCap Financial Investment. Hercules Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MidCap Financial Investment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hercules Capital$532.49M5.55$339.74M$1.778.93
MidCap Financial Investment$320.88M2.59$63.17M$0.04252.00

In the previous week, Hercules Capital and Hercules Capital both had 1 articles in the media. MidCap Financial Investment's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Hercules Capital's score of 0.24 indicating that MidCap Financial Investment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hercules Capital Neutral
MidCap Financial Investment Positive

Summary

Hercules Capital beats MidCap Financial Investment on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hercules Capital compare to Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Hercules Capital has a net margin of 59.85% compared to Oaktree Specialty Lending's net margin of 16.66%. Hercules Capital's return on equity of 16.05% beat Oaktree Specialty Lending's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Oaktree Specialty Lending16.66% 9.56% 4.60%
Hercules Capital 59.85%16.05%7.78%

Oaktree Specialty Lending presently has a consensus target price of $11.83, suggesting a potential downside of 0.89%. Hercules Capital has a consensus target price of $18.21, suggesting a potential upside of 15.21%. Given Hercules Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Oaktree Specialty Lending.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Oaktree Specialty Lending
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Hercules Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Oaktree Specialty Lending. Hercules Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oaktree Specialty Lending, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending$316.80M3.32$33.92M$0.5720.95
Hercules Capital$532.49M5.55$339.74M$1.778.93

Oaktree Specialty Lending pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. Oaktree Specialty Lending pays out 210.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Hercules Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

36.8% of Oaktree Specialty Lending shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Oaktree Specialty Lending shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Oaktree Specialty Lending has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Oaktree Specialty Lending had 2 more articles in the media than Hercules Capital. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Oaktree Specialty Lending and 1 mentions for Hercules Capital. Oaktree Specialty Lending's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Hercules Capital's score of 0.24 indicating that Oaktree Specialty Lending is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Oaktree Specialty Lending
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hercules Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Oaktree Specialty Lending on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hercules Capital compare to SLR Investment?

SLR Investment (NASDAQ:SLRC) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

SLR Investment pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.0%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. SLR Investment pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Hercules Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

SLR Investment presently has a consensus target price of $14.40, suggesting a potential upside of 16.41%. Hercules Capital has a consensus target price of $18.21, suggesting a potential upside of 15.21%. Given SLR Investment's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SLR Investment is more favorable than Hercules Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SLR Investment
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Hercules Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than SLR Investment. SLR Investment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hercules Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SLR Investment$101.13M6.67$92.54M$1.647.54
Hercules Capital$532.49M5.55$339.74M$1.778.93

In the previous week, SLR Investment had 2 more articles in the media than Hercules Capital. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for SLR Investment and 1 mentions for Hercules Capital. SLR Investment's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Hercules Capital's score of 0.24 indicating that SLR Investment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SLR Investment
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hercules Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

35.3% of SLR Investment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of SLR Investment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Hercules Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

SLR Investment has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Hercules Capital has a net margin of 59.85% compared to SLR Investment's net margin of 41.81%. Hercules Capital's return on equity of 16.05% beat SLR Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SLR Investment41.81% 8.33% 3.25%
Hercules Capital 59.85%16.05%7.78%

Summary

Hercules Capital beats SLR Investment on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hercules Capital compare to FS KKR Capital?

FS KKR Capital (NYSE:FSK) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Hercules Capital has a net margin of 59.85% compared to FS KKR Capital's net margin of -38.65%. Hercules Capital's return on equity of 16.05% beat FS KKR Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FS KKR Capital-38.65% 4.34% 1.85%
Hercules Capital 59.85%16.05%7.78%

Hercules Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than FS KKR Capital. FS KKR Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hercules Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FS KKR Capital$1.52B1.94$11M-$1.97N/A
Hercules Capital$532.49M5.55$339.74M$1.778.93

FS KKR Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 16.0%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. FS KKR Capital pays out -85.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hercules Capital pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. FS KKR Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, FS KKR Capital had 23 more articles in the media than Hercules Capital. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FS KKR Capital and 1 mentions for Hercules Capital. Hercules Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat FS KKR Capital's score of 0.19 indicating that Hercules Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FS KKR Capital
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hercules Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

FS KKR Capital has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

36.3% of FS KKR Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of FS KKR Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Hercules Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

FS KKR Capital presently has a consensus price target of $10.58, indicating a potential upside of 0.74%. Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 15.21%. Given Hercules Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than FS KKR Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FS KKR Capital
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.88
Hercules Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Hercules Capital beats FS KKR Capital on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HTGC vs. The Competition

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MetricHercules CapitalFIN IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.97B$1.30B$13.87B$23.41B
Dividend Yield10.08%13.26%5.69%4.07%
P/E Ratio8.9310.9320.4231.92
Price / Sales5.5514.26127.5721.80
Price / Cash8.236.9819.7525.04
Price / Book1.300.772.254.80
Net Income$339.74M$121.13M$1.14B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.84%1.95%0.67%1.42%
1 Month Performance2.26%-2.35%1.35%0.71%
1 Year Performance-13.54%-21.39%14.50%25.93%

Hercules Capital Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HTGC
Hercules Capital
3.4284 of 5 stars		$15.81
-0.5%		$18.21
+15.2%		-12.4%$2.97B$532.49M8.93100
ARCC
Ares Capital
3.8266 of 5 stars		$17.84
-1.1%		$20.65
+15.8%		-15.7%$12.95B$3.05B10.942,550
MFIC
MidCap Financial Investment
2.3131 of 5 stars		$9.74
-1.9%		$11.54
+18.4%		-19.5%$817.96M$320.88M243.56N/A
OCSL
Oaktree Specialty Lending
1.5755 of 5 stars		$11.42
-1.5%		$11.83
+3.6%		-11.6%$1.02B$316.80M20.04N/A
SLRC
SLR Investment
4.6533 of 5 stars		$12.26
-1.3%		$14.40
+17.5%		-22.5%$677.57M$218.54M7.48N/A

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