SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) Book Value per Share: $1.20 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Safeguard Scientifics Book Value per Share?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 Book Value per Share is $1.20 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Safeguard Scientifics's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.20.

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Safeguard Scientifics's current price is $0.42175. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.20. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Safeguard Scientifics is 0.35.


Safeguard Scientifics  (OTCPK:SFES) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Safeguard Scientifics Book Value per Share Related Terms


Safeguard Scientifics Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Book Value per Share 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.

Safeguard Scientifics Book Value per Share Chart

Safeguard Scientifics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Book Value per Share
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Safeguard Scientifics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio falls into.


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Safeguard Scientifics Book Value per Share Calculation

Safeguard Scientifics's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(19.98-0.00)/16.63
=1.20

Safeguard Scientifics's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(19.98-0.00)/16.63
=1.20

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $1.20 mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Book Value per Share of $1.20 as of Dec. 2023. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Book Value per Share too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Book Value per Share is $1.20. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Book Value per Share compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Book Value per Share of $1.20 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 Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics's current Book Value per Share is $1.20. 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 Book Value per Share of $1.20. The current Book Value per Share is $1.20. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Book Value per Share is $1.20 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 Business Description

Address 150 North Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-200, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087
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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