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374Water Inc. Common Stock (SCWO)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: SCWO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 -78.28% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 55.88M 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 -0.27 | 52 Weeks Range 0.16 - 1.99 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.16 - 1.99 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.11 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-12 | When - | Estimate -0.02 | Actual -0.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -779.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -81.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -160.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 54382085 | Price to Sales(TTM) 45.38 |
Enterprise Value 54382085 | Price to Sales(TTM) 45.38 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 35.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -105.86 | Shares Outstanding 151028000 | Shares Floating 81857332 |
Shares Outstanding 151028000 | Shares Floating 81857332 | ||
Percent Insiders 41.98 | Percent Institutions 10.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
374Water Inc. Common Stock

Company Overview
History and Background
374Water Inc. was founded in 2016 and went public in 2021 via SPAC merger. They focus on sustainable wastewater treatment solutions by thermal processing. Their early milestones involved developing and validating their AirSCWO technology.
Core Business Areas
- AirSCWO Systems: Designs, develops, and commercializes AirSCWO (Air Supercritical Water Oxidation) systems for treating wastewater, especially targeting PFAS and other contaminants.
Leadership and Structure
Doug Henderson is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors that oversees strategic direction and governance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- AirSCWO Systems: The primary offering is their AirSCWO system, a modular system to treat wastewater and destroy contaminants, like PFAS. Market share data is difficult to obtain as the market is nascent; however, the company is viewed as an early leader in the AirSCWO technology. Competitors are typically traditional wastewater treatment technologies or other emerging PFAS destruction techniques.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The wastewater treatment industry is facing increasing regulations regarding contaminants like PFAS, creating demand for innovative and sustainable treatment technologies.
Positioning
374Water Inc. positions itself as a provider of sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions using their AirSCWO technology, differentiating from traditional methods.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for PFAS destruction is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. 374Water Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this market with its AirSCWO technology.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary AirSCWO technology
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly solution
- Early mover advantage in PFAS destruction
- Modular and scalable system design
Weaknesses
- Limited track record and commercial deployments
- High initial capital costs
- Dependence on regulatory drivers for demand
- Negative cash flow, reliant on financing
Opportunities
- Growing regulatory focus on PFAS and other contaminants
- Partnerships with municipalities and industrial companies
- Expansion into new applications and geographies
- Government funding and incentives for innovative wastewater treatment
Threats
- Competition from established wastewater treatment technologies
- Development of alternative PFAS destruction technologies
- Regulatory delays and uncertainty
- Economic downturn impacting capital spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Veolia Environment (VEOLY)
- Xylem Inc. (XYL)
- Evoqua Water Technologies (AQUA)
Competitive Landscape
374Water Inc. faces competition from established wastewater treatment companies with broader product portfolios and customer relationships. Their competitive advantage lies in the AirSCWO technology's ability to destroy PFAS and other contaminants sustainably.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been limited due to the early stage of commercialization.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be rapid, driven by increasing demand for PFAS destruction solutions. Analyst estimates are highly speculative at this stage.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include securing pilot projects with municipalities, expanding manufacturing capacity, and pursuing strategic partnerships.
Summary
374Water Inc. is an early-stage company with a novel technology for addressing PFAS contamination in wastewater. The company's success is contingent on successful commercialization, securing additional financing, and navigating the competitive landscape. The demand for effective PFAS treatment solutions provides a significant opportunity, but the company faces execution risks. Investors should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties associated with investing in an early-stage technology company.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- 374Water Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. The information is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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