Think of Enterprise Value as the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (Market Cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-5.68 Mil. Therefore, Safeguard Scientifics's EV-to-EBIT ratio for today is -1.19.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-5.68 Mil. Therefore, Safeguard Scientifics's EV-to-EBITDA ratio for today is -1.19.
*** Please note that the current Enterprise Value is calculated using the current market capitalization and the most recently available financial data. If key financial fields—Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation—are recorded as null in the latest reporting period, our data vendor will default to using data from the prior period with valid entries.
Safeguard Scientifics (OTCPK:SFES) Enterprise Value Explanation
When an investor buy a company, the investor needs to pay not only the common shares, he/she also needs to pay the shareholders of Preferred Stocks. He also assumes the debt of the company, and receives the cash on the company's balance sheet.
If a company has more cash than debt, the investor actually pays less than the Market Cap because he immediately owns the cash once the transaction goes through.
The market value of Preferred Stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value.
For the companies with the same Market Cap, the smaller the Enterprise Value is, the cheaper the company is.
Enterprise Value can be negative when the company's net cash is more than its Market Cap. In this case the investor is basically getting the company for free and get paid for that.
1. EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT.
Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's EBIT 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 $-5.68 Mil.
2. EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBITDA.
Safeguard Scientifics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is:
Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's EBITDA 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 $-5.68 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's Revenue 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 $0.00 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-3.31 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil.
Safeguard Scientifics's Free Cash Flow 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 $-3.31 Mil.
* 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 Enterprise Value Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Enterprise Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value 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: Enterprise Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Enterprise Value 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 Enterprise Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value falls into.
Safeguard Scientifics Enterprise Value Calculation
Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
Safeguard Scientifics's Enterprise Value for the fiscal year that 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.
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Enterprise Value of $6.79 Mil as of Jun. 25, 2026. Enterprise value equals the sum of market cap, debt and preferred shares less cash and equivalents. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Enterprise Value too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Enterprise Value compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Enterprise Value of $6.79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Enterprise Value for an Asset Management company?
A good Enterprise Value depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Enterprise Value 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 Enterprise Value mean?
A high Enterprise Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Enterprise value equals the sum of market cap, debt and preferred shares less cash and equivalents. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics's current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil. 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 Enterprise Value of $6.79 Mil. The current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil. 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 Enterprise Value calculated?
Enterprise Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Enterprise Value is $6.79 Mil as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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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