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

As of 2026-09-24 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

52 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 51
Quality 63
Growth 67
Balance sheet 31
Cash quality 24
Capital allocation 41
Momentum 70

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

1.23 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 2026-09-24

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 52/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-24: valuation 51, quality 63, growth 67, balance sheet 31, cash quality 24, capital allocation 41, momentum 70. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

1.23, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-24. 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 2026-09-24. 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 2026-09-24. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.