As of May 6, 2024, the Hercules Capital stock's PE ratio is 8.86. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.22 and stock price of $19.68. The PE ratio has grown by 17% from its last 4 quarters average of 7.5.
The PE ratio of Hercules Capital has averaged 15.56 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 8.86 is 43% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, HTGC's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2022 quarter at 122.64, when the price was $13.49 and the EPS was $0.11. The lowest point was in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.66 with a price of $16.03 and an EPS of $2.83.
Maximum annual increase: 54.9% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -56.5% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.19 | -56.5% |
| 2022 | 16.53 | 49.46% |
| 2021 | 11.06 | 54.9% |
| 2020 | 7.14 | -12.93% |
| 2019 | 8.2 | -38.39% |
| 2018 | 13.31 | -3.62% |
| 2017 | 13.81 | -10.96% |
| 2016 | 15.51 | -23.67% |
| 2015 | 20.32 | 52.9% |
| 2014 | 13.29 | 35.34% |
Currently, HTGC's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HTGC Hercules Capital Inc | 8.92 | $3.21B |
| FNMA Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae | N/A | $1.73B |
| FMCC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp | N/A | $897.08M |
HTGC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.86 as of May 6, 2024.
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for HTGC stock is 21.39.
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for HTGC stock is 16.58.
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 122.64.
HTGC's price to earnings ratio is currently 43% below its 10-year historical average.
HTGC's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 6, 2024), Hercules Capital's share price is $19.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $2.22. Therefore, Hercules Capital's PE ratio for today is 8.86. PE RATIO(8.86) = STOCK PRICE($19.68) / TTM EPS($2.22)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.