ADAM vs TPVG vs HRZN vs SACH vs LOAN

For growth investors, Adamas Trust, Inc.

(ADAM) is the stronger pick with 44. 1% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -18. 2% for Sachem Capital Corp. (SACH). Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) offers the better valuation at 4. 3x trailing P/E (6. 0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Adamas Trust, Inc. (ADAM) a "Buy" — based on 4 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) is the cheapest at 4.

3x versus Sachem Capital Corp. at 28. 1x. On forward P/E, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is actually cheaper at 6. 0x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Horizon Technology Finance Corporation wins at 0. 25x versus TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. 's 6. 14x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.

(LOAN) delivered a total return of +2. 6%, compared to -43. 2% for Sachem Capital Corp. (SACH). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: LOAN returned +103. 7% versus SACH's -5. 2%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.

(LOAN) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 09β versus Adamas Trust, Inc. 's 1. 05β — meaning ADAM is approximately 1045% more volatile than LOAN relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (LOAN) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 52% versus 8% for Adamas Trust, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Adamas Trust, Inc.

(ADAM) is pulling ahead at 44. 1% versus -18. 2% for Sachem Capital Corp. (SACH). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Horizon Technology Finance Corporation grew EPS 756. 3% year-over-year, compared to 2. 1% for Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, ADAM leads at 80. 0% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.

(LOAN) is the more profitable company, earning 57. 7% net margin versus -6. 6% for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation — meaning it keeps 57. 7% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: LOAN leads at 81. 6% versus -4. 0% for HRZN. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — SACH leads at 97. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 25x versus TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. 's 6. 14x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) trades at 6. 0x forward P/E versus 9. 6x for Adamas Trust, Inc. — 3. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for TPVG: 49. 4% to $8. 95.

All stocks in this comparison pay dividends.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) offers the highest yield at 27. 8%, versus 10. 8% for Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (LOAN).

For long-horizon retirement investors, Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.

(LOAN) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 09), 10. 8% yield, +103. 7% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (LOAN: +103. 7%, ADAM: +25. 0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ADAM (Real Estate) and TPVG (Financial Services) and HRZN (Financial Services) and SACH (Real Estate) and LOAN (Real Estate)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ADAM is a small-cap high-growth stock; TPVG is a small-cap high-growth stock; HRZN is a small-cap high-growth stock; SACH is a small-cap income-oriented stock; LOAN is a small-cap high-growth stock. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.