SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.16 (As of Dec. 2023)

What is Safeguard Scientifics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Safeguard Scientifics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.49 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.76 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-8.00 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -0.16.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SFES's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked ^*
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 1.395
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Safeguard Scientifics (OTCPK:SFES) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

Safeguard Scientifics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Safeguard Scientifics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

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Debt-to-EBITDA	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-0.41	-0.33	-0.31	-0.26	-0.16

SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.

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Safeguard Scientifics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Safeguard Scientifics's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA	=	Total Debt			/	EBITDA
	=	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)	/	EBITDA
	=	(0.489	+	0.76)	/	-5.364
	=	-0.23

Safeguard Scientifics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA	=	Total Debt			/	EBITDA
	=	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)	/	EBITDA
	=	(0.489	+	0.76)	/	-7.996
	=	-0.16

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2023) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16 mean?

Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16 as of Dec. 2023. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics.

Is Safeguard Scientifics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?

Safeguard Scientifics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Safeguard Scientifics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PIAC and EQS?

Safeguard Scientifics' Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?

The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.40, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?

A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?

Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16 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

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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

Website https://www.safeguard.com

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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