SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) EBIT per Share: $-0.35 (TTM As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Safeguard Scientifics EBIT per Share?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 EBIT per Share is $-0.35 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $-0.12. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-0.35.

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The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

SFES's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $-2.00 Mil.

Safeguard Scientifics  (OTCPK:SFES) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.

Safeguard Scientifics EBIT per Share Related Terms

Safeguard Scientifics EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT 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 EBIT per Share Chart

Safeguard Scientifics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.32 -0.46 -0.36 -0.29 -0.35

Safeguard Scientifics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.06 -0.07 -0.07 -0.08 -0.12
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Safeguard Scientifics EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-5.683/16.221
=-0.35

Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-1.999/16.383
=-0.12

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.35

* 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 EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $-0.35 mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.35 as of Dec. 2023. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' EBIT per Share too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' EBIT per Share compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' EBIT per Share of $-0.35 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 9.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Asset Management company?
The median EBIT per Share among Asset Management companies is 9.50, based on 491 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EBIT per Share is 9.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. 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 EBIT per Share of $-0.35. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.35 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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