HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HTFB • US44045A4094
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This HTFB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HTFB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HTFB was profitable.
- HTFB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HTFB reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years HTFB reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HTFB has a Return On Assets of -3.15%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HTFB underperforms 80.75% of its industry peers.
- HTFB has a worse Return On Equity (-7.58%) than 75.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.15% | ||
| ROE | -7.58% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
1.3 Margins
- HTFB does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. HTFB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, HTFB has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HTFB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- HTFB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HTFB has an Altman-Z score of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that HTFB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- HTFB has a Altman-Z score (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HTFB is 6.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take HTFB, 6.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HTFB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.96. This is in the better half of the industry: HTFB outperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that HTFB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HTFB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that HTFB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.10, HTFB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that HTFB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HTFB has a Quick ratio of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTFB outperforms 51.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. HTFB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HTFB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.17%.
- HTFB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.38% yearly.
- The Revenue for HTFB has decreased by -37.23% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, HTFB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.98% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- HTFB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.18% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HTFB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.29% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. HTFB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HTFB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.76.
- 65.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HTFB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. HTFB is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HTFB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HTFB is valued a bit more expensive than 63.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- HTFB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HTFB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HTFB's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.18% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
5. HTFB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.74%, HTFB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.53, HTFB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- HTFB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HTFB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.93%.
- HTFB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- HTFB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of HTFB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. HTFB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
HTFB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26
NYSE:HTFB (1/29/2026, 8:25:34 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.74% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.01 | ||
| P/S | 37.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.62 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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% |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 1.08 |
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 / HTFB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the financial health of HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) stock?
The financial health rating of HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINAN - HRZN 4 7/8 03/30/26 (HTFB) is expected to decline by -11.8% in the next year.