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374Water Inc. Common Stock(SCWO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.32
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SCWO

11/10/2026: SCWO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

374Water Inc. is an early-stage company specializing in supercritical water oxidation technology, which effectively destroys wastewater biosolids and pollutants like PFAS. Its primary strength lies in this proprietary, modular approach to waste management that offers a sustainable alternative to traditional landfilling. The investment story centers on the company’s potential to capture market share in a tightening regulatory environment for environmental cleanup. However, investors must consider high execution risks, significant cash burn, and intense competition from much larger waste management incumbents. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to environmental technology developments.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-growth potential but lacks the revenue track record typical of established growth stocks.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high volatility, which momentum traders may exploit during periods of positive news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock is currently unprofitable and lacks the traditional valuation metrics, such as P/E, to support a value-oriented thesis.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on cash-intensive growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and early-stage business risks make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to its small market capitalization.
Valuation riskHighWithout consistent earnings, valuation is driven more by speculation than tangible financial performance.
Competition risk (traditional waste management)Medium / highLarge competitors have entrenched relationships and substantial financial resources.
Business qualityMediumThe company is still proving its technology at a commercial scale, making it an unproven business model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income from this position.
Execution riskHighDelayed municipal contracts or technology underperformance could severely impact future operations.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -81.26%
Avg. Invested days 15
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SCWO receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SCWO has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-68.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -7544.9%), negative revenue growth (-51.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SCWO's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 14.6%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SCWO's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -44.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-51.7%, negative) and earnings growth (-68.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 10.8% and approximately 57.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 42.98% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.82%
CapTrust Financial Advisors 1.17%
Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC 0.90%
Davidson D A & Co 0.84%
BlackRock Inc 0.67%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SCWO generates approximately $-10,935 of gross profit, $-98,342 of operating income, and $-75,449 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SCWO has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 42.17M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Volume (30-day avg) 26.9K shares
Beta -0.34
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 3.90
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 3.90
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.19

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Waste Technology Sales & ServiceSale of AirSCWO units and recurring service/support agreements.The company aims to profit from selling and maintaining specialized waste treatment machines.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 45.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 22.31
Enterprise Value 45.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 22.31
Enterprise Value to Revenue 24.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -105.86
Shares Outstanding 17.72M
Shares Floating 10.19M
Shares Outstanding 17.72M
Shares Floating 10.19M
Percent Insiders 42.98
Percent Institutions 10.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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