Safeguard Scientifics Inc

OTCQX:SFES USA Asset Management
Market Cap
$13.71 Million
Market Cap Rank
#27498 Global
#9208 in USA
Share Price
$0.82
Change (1 day)
+3.80%
52-Week Range
$0.78 - $0.85
All Time High
$11.26
About

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. no longer investing. It is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in expansion financings, growth capital, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations, corporate spinouts, growth stage, and early stage financings. It initially invests in a Series A-C round and opportunistically in a seed round. The firm prefers to make investments in … Read more

Safeguard Scientifics Inc (SFES) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of December 2023: $22.84 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Safeguard Scientifics Inc (SFES) holds total assets worth $22.84 Million USD as of December 2023.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Safeguard Scientifics Inc - Total Assets Trend (2020–2023)

This chart illustrates how Safeguard Scientifics Inc’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Safeguard Scientifics Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (September 2023)

Safeguard Scientifics Inc's total assets of $22.84 Million consist of 43.4% current assets and 56.6% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 41.6%
Accounts Receivable $0.00 0.0%
Inventory $0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment $0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets $0.00 0.0%
Goodwill $0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2020–2023)

This chart illustrates how Safeguard Scientifics Inc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Safeguard Scientifics Inc's current assets represent 43.4% of total assets in 2023, an increase from 23.3% in 2020.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 41.6% of total assets in 2023, up from 22.6% in 2020.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2020.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 0.0% of total assets.

Safeguard Scientifics Inc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Safeguard Scientifics Inc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Bexil Cp
PINK:BXLC
USA $29.44 Million
Norte Grande
SN:NORTEGRAN
Chile CL$2.91 Billion
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
NYSE:BCAT
USA $1.87 Billion
Big Tech 50 R&D-Limited Partnership
TA:BIGT
Israel ILA14.08 Million
Zhuhai Huajin Capital Co Ltd
SHE:000532
China CN¥2.38 Billion
Shaanxi International Trust Co Ltd
SHE:000563
China CN¥29.45 Billion
Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000935
China CN¥9.30 Billion
Sk Securities
KO:001510
Korea ₩7.28 Trillion

Safeguard Scientifics Inc - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.00 - 0.00

Lower asset utilization - Safeguard Scientifics Inc generates 0.00x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -54.49% - 49.98%

Negative ROA - Safeguard Scientifics Inc is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Safeguard Scientifics Inc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 4.84 11.79 11.79
Quick Ratio 4.84 11.79 11.79
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital $7.87 Million $ 19.61 Million $ 19.61 Million

Safeguard Scientifics Inc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Safeguard Scientifics Inc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.66
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.55
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -39.4%
Total Assets $22.84 Million
Market Capitalization $12.61 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Safeguard Scientifics Inc's assets below their book value (0.55 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: Safeguard Scientifics Inc's assets decreased by 39.4% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (2020–2023)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Safeguard Scientifics Inc from 2020 to 2023.

Year Total Assets Change
2023-09-30 $22.84 Million -39.41%
2022-09-30 $37.69 Million -30.24%
2021-09-30 $54.03 Million -21.74%
2020-09-30 $69.03 Million --