SFES (Safeguard Scientifics) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2023 )

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What is Safeguard Scientifics 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Safeguard Scientifics SFES 12 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates SFES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Safeguard Scientifics's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

Safeguard Scientifics  (OTCPK:SFES) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Safeguard Scientifics 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

SFES vs PIAC, EQS, RMCO: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Safeguard Scientifics 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Safeguard Scientifics's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2023 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2023 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2023 )
=(16.510 - 16.626) / 16.510
=-0.70%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2023. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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

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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