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HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HTBK - US4269271098 - Common Stock

10.33 USD
-0.03 (-0.29%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
10.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HTBK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HTBK against 395 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HTBK have multiple concerns. HTBK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. HTBK also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HTBK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HTBK had a positive cash flow from operations.
HTBK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HTBK had a positive operating cash flow.
HTBK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHTBK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

HTBK's Return On Assets of 0.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTBK outperforms 40.25% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.63%, HTBK is not doing good in the industry: 72.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 5.63%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)8.66%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HTBK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHTBK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

HTBK has a Profit Margin (21.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HTBK has declined.
HTBK does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.46%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.79%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HTBK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTBK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HTBK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for HTBK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HTBK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HTBK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HTBK Yearly Shares OutstandingHTBK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
HTBK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHTBK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

HTBK has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTBK (0.92) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that HTBK is not too dependend on debt financing.
HTBK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HTBK outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.92
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC16.53%
HTBK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHTBK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
HTBK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHTBK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HTBK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.33%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.01% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.79% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.33%
EPS 3Y-6.21%
EPS 5Y-6.01%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%13.56%

3.2 Future

HTBK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.09% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.8%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HTBK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHTBK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
HTBK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTBK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HTBK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.96.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HTBK is on the same level as its industry peers.
HTBK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
HTBK is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HTBK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HTBK is more expensive than 60.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HTBK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.96
Fwd PE 11.61
HTBK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTBK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HTBK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
HTBK Per share dataHTBK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HTBK's earnings are expected to grow with 16.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HTBK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
HTBK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.17. HTBK pays more dividend than 89.37% of the companies in the same industry.
HTBK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of HTBK has a limited annual growth rate of 3.29%.
HTBK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HTBK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
HTBK Yearly Dividends per shareHTBK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

81.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTBK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HTBK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP81.35%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HTBK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHTBK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
HTBK Dividend Payout.HTBK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HTBK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP

NASDAQ:HTBK (8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 10.33 0 (0%)

10.33

-0.03 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners78.64%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap634.78M
Analysts85.45
Price Target11.22 (8.62%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio1.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.29%
DP81.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-07 2025-08-07 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.92%
Min EPS beat(2)3.49%
Max EPS beat(2)8.36%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)8.36%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.87%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.13%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.77%
PT rev (1m)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.96
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 3.48
P/FCF 14.77
P/OCF 14.49
P/B 0.91
P/tB 1.22
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY6.77%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY6.9%
SpS2.97
BVpS11.31
TBVpS8.49
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 5.63%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.46%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.57%
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)8.66%
ROE(5y)8.01%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.79%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.92
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 24.69%
Cap/Sales 0.46%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 109.8%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC16.53%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)38.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)102.19%
Profit Quality(5y)115.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.33%
EPS 3Y-6.21%
EPS 5Y-6.01%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y25.8%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%13.56%
Revenue Next Year14.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.42%
FCF growth 3Y-12.94%
FCF growth 5Y-5.72%
OCF growth 1Y-57.91%
OCF growth 3Y-11.83%
OCF growth 5Y-4.99%