Safeguard Scientifics Inc (SFES)

Safeguard Scientifics Inc. is a common stock listing on OTC Markets under the symbol SFES. The company was founded in 1953 as Lancaster Corporation and adopted its current name in 1981. Based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Weston, Massachusetts, Safeguard Scientifics is described as no longer actively investing. Historically, it operated as a private equity and venture capital firm focused on growth and expansion financing, including early-stage and later-stage investments, recapitalizations, buyouts, and corporate spinouts. Its prior investment activity centered on businesses in technology, financial services, and healthcare, with an emphasis on companies with proprietary technology and intellectual property. The firm also sought meaningful ownership positions and board representation in its portfolio companies.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
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OTC-SFES
1.4
0.0%
6.607 M
Valuation • Fair Value

Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

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Fair Value Confidence

Very low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

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DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

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How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

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EBITDA

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Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

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How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

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Piotroski Score

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Beneish M-Score

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Altman Z-Score

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How to read quality and risk

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Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

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Dividend Payment Date

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Ex-Dividend Date

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Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.4

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

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Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

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How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

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Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
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Analyst recommendation data for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is not currently available.

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FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
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A fair value estimate for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

An analyst price target for Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is not currently available in the latest data file.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.4.

The current market capitalization listed for Safeguard Scientifics Inc is 6.607 M.

The ticker symbol for Safeguard Scientifics Inc is OTC-SFES, and the stock is listed on OTC Markets.

Safeguard Scientifics Inc (OTC-SFES) is listed on OTC Markets.