SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) OCF Yield %: -48.73 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)

What is Safeguard Scientifics OCF Yield %?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 OCF Yield % is -48.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Safeguard Scientifics's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $-3.31 Mil, and Market Cap is $6.79 Mil. Therefore, Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield % for today is -48.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

SFES' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.01 Med: 0 Max: -10.58
Current: -48.73

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Safeguard Scientifics was -10.58%. The lowest was -86.01%. And the median was %.

SFES's OCF Yield % is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 2.67 vs SFES: -48.73

Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was %.

Safeguard Scientifics OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.

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Safeguard Scientifics OCF Yield % Historical Data

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Safeguard Scientifics OCF Yield % Chart

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OCF Yield %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-4.79	-13.27	-16.67	-10.39	-25.09

SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield % falls into.

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Safeguard Scientifics OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Safeguard Scientifics's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

OCF Yield %	=	Cash Flow from Operations	/	Market Cap
	=	-3.308	/	13.043097
	=	-25.36%

Safeguard Scientifics's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

OCF Yield %	=	Cash Flow from Operations	*	Annualized Factor	/	Market Cap
	=	-0.818	*	4	/	13.043097
	=	-25.09%

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What does a OCF Yield % of -48.73 mean?

Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a OCF Yield % of -48.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.

Is Safeguard Scientifics' OCF Yield % too high?

Safeguard Scientifics' current OCF Yield % is -48.73. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Safeguard Scientifics' OCF Yield % compare to PIAC and EQS?

Safeguard Scientifics' OCF Yield % of -48.73 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good OCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?

The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.67, based on 1,516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?

A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current OCF Yield % is -48.73. 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 OCF Yield % of -48.73. The current OCF Yield % is -48.73. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?

OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current OCF Yield % is -48.73 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 Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 150 North Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-200, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087

Website https://www.safeguard.com

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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