The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SFES's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 80.155 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory
stayed the same
from Dec. 2022 (0.00) to Dec. 2023 (0.00).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Safeguard Scientifics (OTCPK:SFES) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Safeguard Scientifics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Safeguard Scientifics's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months 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
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Safeguard Scientifics Days Inventory Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory 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.
SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Dec. 2023. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Days Inventory too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Days Inventory is 0.00. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Days Inventory compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Days Inventory of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Asset Management company?
The median Days Inventory among Asset Management companies is 80.16, based on 168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Days Inventory is 0.00. 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 Days Inventory of 0.00. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 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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