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The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SFES's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Safeguard Scientifics (OTCPK:SFES) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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Safeguard Scientifics Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's Net Cash 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.
SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Safeguard Scientifics Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Safeguard Scientifics's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share of $0.40 as of Dec. 2023. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Net Cash per Share too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Net Cash per Share is $0.40. The Asset Management industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.17. Safeguard Scientifics' value of $0.40 is 93.5% below 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' Net Cash per Share compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Net Cash per Share of $0.40 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.17. Safeguard Scientifics' value of $0.40 is 93.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Asset Management companies is 6.17, based on 464 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safeguard Scientifics's current Net Cash per Share of $0.40 is 93.5% below 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current Net Cash per Share is $0.40. 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 Net Cash per Share of $0.40. The current Net Cash per Share is $0.40 and 93.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.17. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Net Cash per Share is $0.40 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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