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374Water Inc. Common Stock (SCWO)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: SCWO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $2.5
1 Year Target Price $2.5
0 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -69.78% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 49.74M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta -0.13 | 52 Weeks Range 0.25 - 1.99 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.25 - 1.99 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -697.02% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -59.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -110.71% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 49491407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 73.88 |
Enterprise Value 49491407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 73.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 73.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -105.86 | Shares Outstanding 144683008 | Shares Floating 75687998 |
Shares Outstanding 144683008 | Shares Floating 75687998 | ||
Percent Insiders 43.74 | Percent Institutions 13.43 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 2.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
374Water Inc. Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
374Water Inc. (SCWO) was founded in 2019 and went public in 2022 via SPAC. The company provides wastewater treatment solutions utilizing air-based gasification to destroy organic pollutants.
Core Business Areas
- Wastewater Treatment Solutions: Designs, builds, and operates systems that treat wastewater and destroy contaminants using advanced oxidation.
Leadership and Structure
Douglas Chapman is the CEO. The organizational structure focuses on engineering, sales, and operations related to wastewater treatment systems.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Air-based Gasification Wastewater Treatment Systems: Systems that treat wastewater, focusing on PFAS destruction. Market share is small but growing. Competitors include conventional wastewater treatment companies and other emerging PFAS treatment technologies such as activated carbon, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis. It is difficult to determine the number of users or revenue generated from this product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The wastewater treatment industry is growing due to increasing regulations on pollutants like PFAS and growing concerns over water scarcity.
Positioning
374Water positions itself as an innovative provider of PFAS and other difficult-to-treat wastewater treatment solutions with environmentally friendly technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The wastewater treatment market is estimated in the billions. 374Water is positioned to address the PFAS contamination portion of this TAM, focusing on early adopters and stringent regulatory environments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary air-based gasification technology
- Effective PFAS destruction
- Scalable solutions
- Growing environmental regulations favoring their technology
Weaknesses
- Limited operating history
- Small market share
- Dependence on regulatory tailwinds
- High capital expenditures
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets and industries
- Increased regulatory pressure on PFAS
- Partnerships with municipalities and industrial companies
- Development of new applications for their technology
Threats
- Competition from established wastewater treatment companies
- Technological obsolescence
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Economic downturn affecting capital investments
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AQUA
- VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT ADR (VEOEY)
- Xylem Inc. (XYL)
Competitive Landscape
374Water faces intense competition from larger, more established companies. Its advantage lies in its unique technology and focus on emerging contaminants.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limited historical growth due to its early stage of operation.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on its ability to secure new contracts and scale operations. Analyst estimates vary significantly.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on securing projects with municipalities and industrial clients with PFAS contamination issues.
Summary
374Water is an early-stage company with promising technology for PFAS destruction. However, it faces significant challenges including competition, limited operating history, and a need for capital. The company's success depends on its ability to secure new contracts, scale operations, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The company needs to scale to be a success and should look out for larger players who may be able to achieve the same goal faster.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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About 374Water Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Morrisville, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-09-26 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Christian M. Gannon | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls | Full time employees 27 | Website https://www.374water.com |
Full time employees 27 | Website https://www.374water.com |
374Water Inc. provides a technology that transforms wet wastes into recoverable resources in the United States. The company transforms wet wastes, including sewage sludge, biosolids, food waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and forever chemicals. It offers AirSCWO systems, a waste stream treatment system based on supercritical water oxidation that are used to treat various hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. It serves municipal, department of defense, department of energy, federal aviation agency, waste management, industrial manufacturing and compliance, and sanitation projects in developing countries. 374Water Inc. is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.
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