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HERZ

BEARISH
$16.12 Live
Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc. · NASDAQ
$13.71 52W Range $31.0

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
Market cap
$31.41M
P/E
80.6
ROE
-3.2%
Profit margin
-80.7%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
57.69%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
95%
HERZ exhibits severe financial instability, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and a critical liquidity crisis with a current ratio of 0.05. While the stock trades at a discount to book value (P/B 0.75), it is significantly overpriced relative to its Graham Number ($9.81) and Intrinsic Value ($1.40). The most alarming factor is the unsustainable dividend yield of 57.69% with a payout ratio exceeding 1100%, characterizing this as a classic dividend trap. Despite strong revenue growth, the collapse in earnings (-73% YoY) and negative profit margins indicate a failing operational model.

Key Strengths

Strong YoY revenue growth of 171.20%
Trading below book value (P/B 0.75)
Positive 1-year price performance (+35.1%)
High gross margin (100%)
Positive ROA (0.15%)

Key Risks

Extreme liquidity risk (Current Ratio 0.05)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (1162.50%)
Severe earnings contraction (-73% YoY)
Weak financial health (Piotroski F-Score 3/9)
Bearish technical trend (0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$5.61
-65.2% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
24
Weak
Value
25
Future
30
Past
50
Health
10
Dividend
5
AI Verdict
High Risk / Dividend Trap
Key drivers: Unsustainable dividend payout, Critical liquidity shortage, Negative earnings growth, Price significantly above intrinsic value
Confidence
90%
Value
25/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • P/B ratio of 0.75 suggests discount to assets
Watchpoints
  • Current price ($16.12) far exceeds Graham Number ($9.81) and Intrinsic Value ($1.40)
  • Extremely high P/E ratio of 80.60
Future
30/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • Exceptional revenue growth (171.20%)
Watchpoints
  • Earnings growth is plummeting (-73% YoY)
  • Profit margins are deeply negative (-80.74%)
Past
50/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • Strong 1-year and 6-month price appreciation
Watchpoints
  • 5-year change is slightly negative (-1.1%)
Health
10/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Positive ROA
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak health
  • Current and Quick ratios of 0.05 indicate imminent liquidity risk
Dividend
5/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
  • Extremely high nominal yield
Watchpoints
  • Payout ratio of 1162.50% is mathematically unsustainable
  • Dividend strength score is low (40/100)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$16.12

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HERZ and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-10
HER
Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-1.1%
3Y
+15.1%
1Y
+35.1%
6M
+21.4%
1M
-6.3%
1W
+2.7%
GRA
Grande Group Limited
Peer
5Y
-72.4%
3Y
-72.4%
1Y
-72.4%
6M
-57.7%
1M
-24.4%
1W
+13.4%
GOC
GoHealth, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-99.4%
3Y
-92.5%
1Y
-89.7%
6M
-76.4%
1M
-49.3%
1W
-17.6%
BNK
Bonk, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-96.9%
3Y
-72.4%
1Y
-65.3%
6M
-76.8%
1M
+83.6%
1W
+72.7%
BAF
BayFirst Financial Corp.
Peer
5Y
-54.2%
3Y
-61.2%
1Y
-55.8%
6M
-53.8%
1M
-14.2%
1W
+11.1%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
80.6
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.75
P/S Ratio
17.57
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$31.41M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -80.74%
Operating Margin 37.77%
Gross Margin 100.0%
ROE -3.21%
ROA 0.15%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +171.2%
Earnings Growth -73.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth -66.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.05
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.05
Poor
Cash/Share
$N/A

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Total Assets
$0.0B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.0B
Debt/Equity
0.06x

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing HERZ against 341 companies in the Financial Services sector (60 bullish, 147 neutral, 134 bearish)
P/E Ratio
80.6
This Stock
vs
54.09
Sector Avg
+49.0% (Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-3.21%
This Stock
vs
-0.66%
Sector Avg
+385.0% (Excellent)
Profit Margin
-80.74%
This Stock
vs
63.27%
Sector Avg
-227.6% (Weaker)
Revenue Growth
171.2%
This Stock
vs
44.9%
Sector Avg
+281.2% (Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.05
This Stock
vs
3.26
Sector Avg
-98.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

HERZFELD THOMAS JAY
Affiliated Person
Buy
2026-03-27
2,974 shares · $46,097
HERZFELD THOMAS JAY
Member of Committee or Advisory Board
Buy
2026-03-03
5,036 shares · $77,769
PAYLOR RYAN M
Other Executive
Buy
2026-03-03
152 shares · $2,348
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

Past News Coverage

Recent headlines mentioning HERZ from our newsroom.

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