SCND (Scientific Industries) EV-to-FCF: -0.43 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SCND Scientific Industries Inc SCND
29 GF Score
Price $0.67
GF Value $0.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF?

Scientific Industries SCND 29 EV-to-FCF is -0.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCND with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Hardware companies, Scientific Industries ranks worse than 74962.44% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Scientific Industries's Enterprise Value is $3.27 Mil. Scientific Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.67 Mil. Therefore, Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

SCND' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.97   Med: -2.34   Max: 1996
Current: -0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Scientific Industries was 1996.00. The lowest was -89.97. And the median was -2.34.

SCND's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1334 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.855 vs SCND: -0.43

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-14), Scientific Industries's stock price is $0.6736. Scientific Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.090. Therefore, Scientific Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Scientific Industries  (OTCPK:SCND) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Scientific Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.6736/-0.090
=At Loss

Scientific Industries's share price for today is $0.6736.
Scientific Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.090.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF 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.

Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF Chart

Scientific Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Scientific Industries Quarterly Data
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SCND vs LCTC, QURT, FCUV: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Scientific Industries EV-to-FCF Calculation

Scientific Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3.268/-7.665
=-0.43

Scientific Industries's current Enterprise Value is $3.27 Mil.
Scientific Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.67 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -0.43 mean?
Scientific Industries (SCND) has a EV-to-FCF of -0.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Scientific Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Scientific Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Scientific Industries' current EV-to-FCF is -0.43. Based on the distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scientific Industries has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientific Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to LCTC and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Scientific Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.86. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.86, based on 1,334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Scientific Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientific Industries's current EV-to-FCF is -0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientific Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries (SCND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -0.43. Scientific Industries' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scientific Industries (SCND), the current EV-to-FCF is -0.43 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Is Scientific Industries (SCND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74. GuruFocus considers Scientific Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SCND:

  • EV-to-FCF: -0.43
  • GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.67 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SCND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientific Industries Business Description

Address 80 Orville Drive, Suite 102, Bohemia, NY, USA, 11716
Scientific Industries Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of benchtop laboratory equipment. Its products are used for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. The company's operating segment includes Benchtop Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocessing Systems and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment segment. The company offers equipment products such as mixers, shakers, stirrers, refrigerated incubators, pharmacy balances and scales, force gauges, catalyst instruments, reactor systems, and high throughput systems.
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