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The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SFES's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.83 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Safeguard Scientifics Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Safeguard Scientifics's Equity to Asset Ratio 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 as of Dec. 2023. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 0.88 is 6% above this industry median. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Equity-to-Asset compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 0.88 is 6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safeguard Scientifics's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 is 6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.88. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88 and 6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88 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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