SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) Days Payable: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Safeguard Scientifics Days Payable?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 Days Payable is 0.00 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Safeguard Scientifics's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.11 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.00 Mil.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SFES's Days Payable is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 72.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Payable only.

Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable stayed the same from Dec. 2022 (0.00) to Dec. 2023 (0.00). stayed the same

Safeguard Scientifics Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

Safeguard Scientifics Annual Data
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Safeguard Scientifics Quarterly Data
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SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable falls into.


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Safeguard Scientifics Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2022 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2023 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2023 )*Days in Period
=( (0.016 + 0.107) / 2 ) / 0*365
=0.0615 / 0*365
=N/A

Safeguard Scientifics's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2023 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2023 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2023 )*Days in Period
=( (0.103 + 0.107) / 2 ) / 0*365 / 4
=0.105 / 0*365 / 4
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 0.00 mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Days Payable of 0.00 as of Dec. 2023. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Days Payable too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Days Payable 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 Payable compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Days Payable of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.35. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Asset Management company?
The median Days Payable among Asset Management companies is 72.35, based on 484 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Payable is 72.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Days Payable 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 Payable of 0.00. The current Days Payable 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Days Payable 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 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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