Scient Inc
Scient, Inc. does not have significant operations. Prior to the sale of its assets in September, 2002, the company provided technology strategy consulting, systems architecture, and infrastructure development, as well as certain industry specific solutions. It offered its services to design, develop, and deploy advanced eBusiness solutions for companies and other corporate users of information te… Read more
Scient Inc (SCNTQ) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2002: $38.35 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Scient Inc (SCNTQ) has net assets worth $38.35 Million USD as of March 2002.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($84.48 Million) and total liabilities ($46.13 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $38.35 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 45.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -24.22% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 126.32 |
Scient Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2001)
This chart illustrates how Scient Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Scient Inc (1998–2001)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Scient Inc from 1998 to 2001.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-31 | $43.98 Million | -65.21% |
| 2000-12-31 | $126.41 Million | -59.10% |
| 1999-12-31 | $309.05 Million | +205.75% |
| 1998-12-31 | $101.08 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Scient Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 58684500000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2001)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $19.00K | 0.04% |
| Other Components | $696.57 Million | 1583.79% |
| Total Equity | $43.98 Million | 100.00% |
Scient Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Scient Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Sunset Island Group Inc
PINK:SIGO
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$0.94 |
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Majestic Capital Ltd
PINK:MAJCQ
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$0.94 |
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WSB Financial Group Inc
PINK:WSFGQ
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$0.94 |
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LMWW Holdings Inc
OTCGREY:LMWW
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$0.94 |
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North American DataCom Inc
PINK:NADA
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$0.94 |
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MEDirect Latino Inc
OTCGREY:MLTO
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$0.94 |
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Rightsmile Inc.
PINK:RIGH
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$0.94 |
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Supernova Energy Inc
PINK:SPRN
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$0.94 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Scient Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2000 to 2001, total equity changed from 126,408,000 to 43,981,000, a change of -82,427,000 (-65.2%).
- Net loss of 164,167,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 81,740,000.
Equity Change Factors (2000 to 2001)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-164.17 Million | -373.27% |
| Other Changes | $81.74 Million | +185.85% |
| Total Change | $- | -65.21% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Scient Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Scient Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -373.27%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -146.17%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.81x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.17x
- Recent ROE (-373.27%) is below the historical average (-217.57%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -191.20% | -75.45% | 0.45x | 5.59x | $-51.42 Million |
| 1999 | -27.00% | -32.16% | 0.61x | 1.38x | $-96.22 Million |
| 2000 | -278.83% | -98.09% | 1.53x | 1.85x | $-365.11 Million |
| 2001 | -373.27% | -146.17% | 0.81x | 3.17x | $-168.57 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Scient Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Information Technology Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Information Technology Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,400,467,175
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.58%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scient Inc (SCNTQ) | $38.35 Million | -191.20% | 1.20x | $0.94 |
| Accenture plc (ACN) | $8.19 Billion | 50.21% | 1.52x | $121.95 Billion |
| adesso SE (ADSGF) | $34.37 Million | 11.38% | 1.03x | $184.00 Million |
| Atlantic Energy Solutions Inc (AESO) | $1.19 Million | 45.06% | 4.65x | $69.73 |
| Atos SE (AEXAF) | $784.10 Million | 9.03% | 2.64x | $64.82K |
| AGILQ (AGILQ) | $79.87 Million | -25.27% | 1.69x | $5.00K |
| Alithya Group Inc (ALYAF) | $26.79 Million | -22.19% | 1.46x | $59.69 Million |
| Amadeus IT Group S.A (AMADF) | $2.65 Billion | 37.85% | 1.98x | $28.16 Billion |
| Amadeus IT Holding SA PK (AMADY) | $2.30 Billion | 29.77% | 2.05x | $24.80 Billion |
| Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) | $-2.53K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $6.50 Billion |
| Amper S.A. (APMRF) | $-57.50 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $216.95 Million |