SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.36 (As of Dec. 2023)

What is Safeguard Scientifics Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.36 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Safeguard Scientifics's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $13.34 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.61 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $32.43 Mil. Therefore, Safeguard Scientifics's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.36.

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SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets data, can be viewed below:

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Safeguard Scientifics Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Asset Management Industry

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Safeguard Scientifics Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Safeguard Scientifics's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

	Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)		(A: Dec. 2023 )
=	(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )	-	Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2023 ))	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2022 )
=	(13.338	-	1.607)	/	37.692
=	0.31

where

	Operating Assets		(A: Dec. 2023 )
=	Total Assets	-	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=	22.836	-	9.498
=	13.338

	Operating Liabilities		(A: Dec. 2023 )
=	Total Liabilities	-	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	-	Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=	2.856	-	0.76	-	0.489
=	1.607

Safeguard Scientifics's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

	Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)		(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=	(Operating Assets (Q: Dec. 2023 )	-	Operating Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2023 ))	/	Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2023 )
=	(13.338	-	1.607)	/	32.427
=	0.36

where

	Operating Assets		(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=	Total Assets	-	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=	22.836	-	9.498
=	13.338

	Operating Liabilities		(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=	Total Liabilities	-	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	-	Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=	2.856	-	0.76	-	0.489
=	1.607

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What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.36 mean?

Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.36 as of Dec. 2023. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.

Is Safeguard Scientifics' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?

Safeguard Scientifics' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.36. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Safeguard Scientifics' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to PIAC and EQS?

Safeguard Scientifics' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.36 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for an Asset Management company?

A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?

A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.36. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.36. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.36. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?

Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.36 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 Business Description

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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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