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.
- HTFB had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Equity of -7.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HTFB underperforms 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.
- The Altman-Z score of HTFB (1.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HTFB has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.96. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HTFB would need 6.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HTFB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.96) than 64.44% of its industry peers.
- HTFB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating HTFB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HTFB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
2.3 Liquidity
- HTFB has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that HTFB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HTFB (1.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HTFB has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that HTFB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HTFB's Quick ratio of 1.10 is in line compared 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.38% on average over the past years.
- HTFB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -37.23%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HTFB will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.18% on average per year.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HTFB.
- HTFB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HTFB is more expensive than 65.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- HTFB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HTFB.
- HTFB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HTFB is more expensive than 63.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.10, HTFB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTFB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| 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.
- HTFB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.90.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HTFB pays a better dividend.
| 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.