Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-03 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 54
Quality 59
Growth 64
Balance sheet 21
Cash quality 23
Capital allocation 44
Momentum 75

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

1.26 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.54 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-03

Quick answers

What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-03: valuation 54, quality 59, growth 64, balance sheet 21, cash quality 23, capital allocation 44, momentum 75. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

1.26, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-03. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-09-03. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.54 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-03. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.