SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) PB Ratio: 0.34 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Safeguard Scientifics's share price is $0.4059. Safeguard Scientifics's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.20. Hence, Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio of today is 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SFES's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Safeguard Scientifics  (OTCPK:SFES) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio Related Terms


Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio 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.

Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio Chart

Safeguard Scientifics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.23 2.12 2.40 1.44 0.65

Safeguard Scientifics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.44 0.89 0.95 0.55 0.65

SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio falls into.


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Safeguard Scientifics PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Safeguard Scientifics's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2023)
=0.4059/1.202
=0.34

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.34 mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a PB Ratio of 0.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' PB Ratio too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current PB Ratio is 0.34. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 0.34 is 64.2% 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' PB Ratio compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' PB Ratio of 0.34 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Safeguard Scientifics' value of 0.34 is 64.2% 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safeguard Scientifics's current PB Ratio of 0.34 is 64.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safeguard Scientifics's current PB Ratio is 0.34. 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 PB Ratio of 0.34. The current PB Ratio is 0.34 and 64.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current PB Ratio is 0.34 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

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