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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Safeguard Scientifics's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.00 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Safeguard Scientifics's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.40.
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Safeguard Scientifics's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Safeguard Scientifics's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Safeguard Scientifics's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Safeguard Scientifics Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of $0.00 Mil mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Accounts Receivable of $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2023. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Accounts Receivable too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Accounts Receivable is $0.00 Mil. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Accounts Receivable compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Accounts Receivable of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for an Asset Management company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics's current Accounts Receivable is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safeguard Scientifics stock overvalued right now?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a current Accounts Receivable of $0.00 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is $0.00 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Accounts Receivable is $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Safeguard Scientifics Inc is a holding/investment monetization company managing legacy portfolio investments, rather than an actively growing venture investor. The firm offers strategic, operational, and management support to certain of its ownership interests. Representatives of the firm serve on the boards of directors of certain of its holding/investment companies, working with them to develop and implement strategic and operating plans.
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