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HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C (HRZN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HRZN - US44045A1025 - Common Stock

6.709 USD
+0.01 (+0.13%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 9:32:04 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

HRZN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HRZN have multiple concerns. HRZN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HRZN was profitable.
  • In the past year HRZN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HRZN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years HRZN reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
HRZN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHRZN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • HRZN's Return On Assets of -3.15% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HRZN is outperformed by 80.25% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -7.58%, HRZN is not doing good in the industry: 75.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.15%
ROE -7.58%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)-0.11%
ROE(5y)2.8%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HRZN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHRZN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • HRZN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HRZN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHRZN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, HRZN has more shares outstanding
  • HRZN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • HRZN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HRZN Yearly Shares OutstandingHRZN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
HRZN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHRZN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.06, we must say that HRZN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • HRZN's Altman-Z score of -0.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HRZN is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
  • HRZN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.96. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HRZN would need 6.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.96, HRZN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HRZN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating HRZN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.99, HRZN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF 6.96
Altman-Z -0.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HRZN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHRZN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HRZN has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that HRZN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HRZN (1.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HRZN has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that HRZN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HRZN has a Quick ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
HRZN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHRZN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HRZN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.17%.
  • Measured over the past years, HRZN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.38% on average per year.
  • HRZN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -37.23%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.17%
EPS 3Y-1.7%
EPS 5Y-2.38%
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%7.14%

3.2 Future

  • HRZN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.08% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HRZN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.8%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HRZN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHRZN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M
HRZN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHRZN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.94, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HRZN.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HRZN is valued cheaper than 86.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. HRZN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.28, the valuation of HRZN can be described as very cheap.
  • HRZN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HRZN is cheaper than 93.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HRZN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.94
Fwd PE 6.28
HRZN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHRZN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HRZN is valued cheaper than 86.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.89
EV/EBITDA N/A
HRZN Per share dataHRZN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HRZN's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.08% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.74%, HRZN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.12, HRZN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • HRZN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.74%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HRZN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.93%.
  • HRZN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HRZN Yearly Dividends per shareHRZN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • HRZN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-213.78%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%
HRZN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHRZN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C

NASDAQ:HRZN (1/22/2026, 9:32:04 AM)

6.709

+0.01 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)03-02
Inst Owners8.24%
Inst Owner Change2.33%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap297.75M
Revenue(TTM)30.43M
Net Income(TTM)-23.92M
Analysts50.91
Price Target6.97 (3.89%)
Short Float %6.67%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.74%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.93%
DP-213.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.3%
Max EPS beat(2)9.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.73%
Max EPS beat(4)9.85%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.35%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.2%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.59%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.94
Fwd PE 6.28
P/S 9.79
P/FCF 4.89
P/OCF 4.89
P/B 0.94
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY16.84%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY15.92%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY20.46%
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY20.46%
SpS0.69
BVpS7.11
TBVpS7.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.15%
ROE -7.58%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 200.22%
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)-0.11%
ROE(5y)2.8%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF 6.96
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z -0.06
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.17%
EPS 3Y-1.7%
EPS 5Y-2.38%
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
EPS Next Y-11.8%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1132.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y159.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y159.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C / HRZN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HRZN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HRZN.


What is the valuation status for HRZN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C (HRZN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C?

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C (HRZN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the valuation of HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C (HRZN) is 5.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.94.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HRZN stock?

The dividend rating of HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE C (HRZN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -213.78%.