Hercules Capital Competitors

DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE:DNP) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

5.7% of DNP Select Income Fund shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of DNP Select Income Fund shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

DNP Select Income Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.7%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DNP Select Income Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for DNP Select Income Fund and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Hercules Capital has a consensus target price of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Hercules Capital's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than DNP Select Income Fund.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares DNP Select Income Fund and Hercules Capital's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than DNP Select Income Fund.

Risk and Volatility

DNP Select Income Fund has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares DNP Select Income Fund and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats DNP Select Income Fund on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund (NYSE:NUV) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Nuveen Municipal Value Fund and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

12.7% of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Nuveen Municipal Value Fund and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Hercules Capital has a consensus target price of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Hercules Capital's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Nuveen Municipal Value Fund.

Risk and Volatility

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its share price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Nuveen Municipal Value Fund and Hercules Capital's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Nuveen Municipal Value Fund.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Nuveen Municipal Value Fund on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) 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 risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Adams Diversified Equity Fund and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

14.9% of Adams Diversified Equity Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Adams Diversified Equity Fund shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Adams Diversified Equity Fund and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Hercules Capital's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Adams Diversified Equity Fund.

Volatility and Risk

Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Adams Diversified Equity Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Adams Diversified Equity Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Adams Diversified Equity Fund and Hercules Capital's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Adams Diversified Equity Fund.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Adams Diversified Equity Fund on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:PTY) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

6.9% of PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Hercules Capital's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund.

Volatility and Risk

PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund and Hercules Capital's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.3%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% 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 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Goldman Sachs BDC currently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 17.91%. Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than Hercules Capital.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are held 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.

Volatility and Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Goldman Sachs BDC on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) and Royce Value Trust (NYSE:RVT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Royce Value Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% 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 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Hercules Capital and Royce Value Trust's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hercules Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Royce Value Trust.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Hercules Capital and Royce Value Trust, as provided by MarketBeat.

Hercules Capital currently has a consensus price target of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.08%. Given Hercules Capital's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Royce Value Trust.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of Royce Value Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Royce Value Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its share price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Royce Value Trust has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Hercules Capital and Royce Value Trust's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Royce Value Trust on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.