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Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) Competitors

$0.44 +0.02 (+3.55%)
As of 09/18/2026 01:52 PM Eastern
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SFES vs. PRPB, EQS, ICMB, DEVS, and CWD

Should you buy Safeguard Scientifics stock or one of its competitors? Safeguard Scientifics's main competitors and comparable companies include CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II (PRPB), Equus Total Return (EQS), Investcorp Credit Management BDC (ICMB), DevvStream (DEVS), and CaliberCos (CWD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does Safeguard Scientifics compare to CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II?

CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II (NYSE:PRPB) and Safeguard Scientifics (NASDAQ:SFES) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

53.9% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II has a beta of 0.03, indicating that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Safeguard Scientifics has a beta of -0.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% less volatile than the broader market.

CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II's return on equity of 0.00% beat Safeguard Scientifics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CC Neuberger Principal Holdings IIN/A N/A -1.58%
Safeguard Scientifics N/A -53.75%-48.03%

In the previous week, CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Safeguard Scientifics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II Neutral
Safeguard Scientifics Neutral

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CC Neuberger Principal Holdings IIN/AN/A-$2.70MN/AN/A
Safeguard ScientificsN/AN/A-$9.83M$1.160.38

Summary

CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II beats Safeguard Scientifics on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Safeguard Scientifics compare to Equus Total Return?

Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS) and Safeguard Scientifics (NASDAQ:SFES) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Equus Total Return has a beta of 0.11, indicating that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Safeguard Scientifics has a beta of -0.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equus Total Return
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Safeguard Scientifics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Equus Total Return's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Safeguard Scientifics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Equus Total Return Neutral
Safeguard Scientifics Neutral

Safeguard Scientifics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Equus Total Return. Equus Total Return is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Safeguard Scientifics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equus Total Return$1.37M9.94-$14.16M-$1.40N/A
Safeguard ScientificsN/AN/A-$9.83M$1.160.38

53.9% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by institutional investors. 30.5% of Equus Total Return shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Safeguard Scientifics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Equus Total Return's net margin of -1,408.24%. Equus Total Return's return on equity of -14.25% beat Safeguard Scientifics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equus Total Return-1,408.24% -14.25% -11.34%
Safeguard Scientifics N/A -53.75%-48.03%

Summary

Equus Total Return beats Safeguard Scientifics on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Safeguard Scientifics compare to Investcorp Credit Management BDC?

Investcorp Credit Management BDC (NASDAQ:ICMB) and Safeguard Scientifics (NASDAQ:SFES) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Investcorp Credit Management BDC has higher revenue and earnings than Safeguard Scientifics. Investcorp Credit Management BDC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Safeguard Scientifics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Investcorp Credit Management BDC$17.40M0.73-$8.85M-$1.42N/A
Safeguard ScientificsN/AN/A-$9.83M$1.160.38

7.8% of Investcorp Credit Management BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.9% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Investcorp Credit Management BDC shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Investcorp Credit Management BDC
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Safeguard Scientifics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Safeguard Scientifics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Investcorp Credit Management BDC's net margin of -134.21%. Investcorp Credit Management BDC's return on equity of 0.86% beat Safeguard Scientifics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Investcorp Credit Management BDC-134.21% 0.86% 0.28%
Safeguard Scientifics N/A -53.75%-48.03%

In the previous week, Investcorp Credit Management BDC's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Safeguard Scientifics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Investcorp Credit Management BDC Neutral
Safeguard Scientifics Neutral

Investcorp Credit Management BDC has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Safeguard Scientifics has a beta of -0.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Investcorp Credit Management BDC beats Safeguard Scientifics on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Safeguard Scientifics compare to DevvStream?

DevvStream (NASDAQ:DEVS) and Safeguard Scientifics (NASDAQ:SFES) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Safeguard Scientifics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DevvStream. DevvStream is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Safeguard Scientifics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DevvStream$24.49K219.06-$12.07M-$1.54N/A
Safeguard ScientificsN/AN/A-$9.83M$1.160.38

DevvStream's return on equity of 0.00% beat Safeguard Scientifics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DevvStreamN/A N/A -202.28%
Safeguard Scientifics N/A -53.75%-48.03%

In the previous week, DevvStream had 1 more articles in the media than Safeguard Scientifics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for DevvStream and 0 mentions for Safeguard Scientifics. DevvStream's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Safeguard Scientifics' score of 0.00 indicating that DevvStream is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
DevvStream Neutral
Safeguard Scientifics Neutral

75.8% of DevvStream shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.9% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of DevvStream shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

DevvStream has a beta of 0.36, indicating that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Safeguard Scientifics has a beta of -0.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DevvStream
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Safeguard Scientifics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

DevvStream beats Safeguard Scientifics on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Safeguard Scientifics compare to CaliberCos?

CaliberCos (NASDAQ:CWD) and Safeguard Scientifics (NASDAQ:SFES) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, CaliberCos had 3 more articles in the media than Safeguard Scientifics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for CaliberCos and 0 mentions for Safeguard Scientifics. CaliberCos' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Safeguard Scientifics' score of 0.00 indicating that CaliberCos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CaliberCos Positive
Safeguard Scientifics Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CaliberCos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Safeguard Scientifics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Safeguard Scientifics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CaliberCos. CaliberCos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Safeguard Scientifics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CaliberCos$20.10M0.25-$21.80M-$3.79N/A
Safeguard ScientificsN/AN/A-$9.83M$1.160.38

4.1% of CaliberCos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.9% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of CaliberCos shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Safeguard Scientifics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Safeguard Scientifics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to CaliberCos' net margin of -117.34%. Safeguard Scientifics' return on equity of -53.75% beat CaliberCos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CaliberCos-117.34% -75.44% -13.87%
Safeguard Scientifics N/A -53.75%-48.03%

Summary

CaliberCos and Safeguard Scientifics tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SFES vs. The Competition

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MetricSafeguard ScientificsCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$7.36M$5.31B$13.86B$13.13B
Dividend YieldN/A7.49%5.93%12.94%
P/E Ratio-0.7929.9325.2925.39
Price / SalesN/A1,185.74501.87114.07
Price / CashN/A47.7640.8551.66
Price / Book0.363.522.736.33
Net Income-$9.83M$417.39M$1.31B$358.24M
7 Day Performance15.79%-0.58%-0.62%1.17%
1 Month Performance15.91%-1.68%0.04%-2.59%
1 Year Performance-48.72%3.81%8.84%5.97%

Safeguard Scientifics Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFES
Safeguard Scientifics
N/A$0.44
+3.6%		N/A-51.6%$7.36MN/AN/A33
PRPB
CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II
N/A$0.24
+1.2%		N/A-88.4%$19.59MN/AN/A4
EQS
Equus Total Return
0.8256 of 5 stars		$1.03
-0.1%		N/A-54.3%$14.40M$1.37MN/A2,011
ICMB
Investcorp Credit Management BDC
0.2292 of 5 stars		$0.89
flat		N/A-69.4%$12.79M$17.40MN/A2,019
DEVS
DevvStream
0.055 of 5 stars		$0.15
flat		N/AN/A$5.37M$24.49KN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:SFES) was last updated on 9/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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