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Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Safeguard Scientifics's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 7.60.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Safeguard Scientificscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SFES's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 5.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Safeguard Scientifics Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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 (SFES) has a Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 as of Dec. 2023.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.63. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 7.60 is 35% above this industry median. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Cash-to-Debt compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.63. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 7.60 is 35% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.63, based on 1,436 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safeguard Scientifics's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 is 35% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60. 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 Cash-to-Debt of 7.60. The current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60 and 35% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.63. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60 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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