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374Water Inc. Common Stock (SCWO)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/13/2025: 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 -79.12% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 103.24M 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 -0.28 | 52 Weeks Range 0.16 - 1.95 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.16 - 1.95 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.11 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 43810105 | Price to Sales(TTM) 83.84 |
Enterprise Value 43810105 | Price to Sales(TTM) 83.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 35.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -105.86 | Shares Outstanding 151028287 | Shares Floating 80890751 |
Shares Outstanding 151028287 | Shares Floating 80890751 | ||
Percent Insiders 45.29 | Percent Institutions 10.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
374Water Inc. Common Stock

Company Overview
History and Background
374Water Inc. (SCWO) was founded in 2018 and went public via SPAC in 2022. They are a cleantech company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions to treat and eliminate PFAS and other contaminants from water.
Core Business Areas
- CLEARAS Water and Wastewater Treatment: Development, sale, and operation of CLEARAS solutions, which mineralize organic waste and destroy PFAS using supercritical water oxidation (SCWO).
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of experienced professionals in engineering, operations, and finance. The organizational structure is designed to support the development, commercialization, and operation of CLEARAS solutions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CLEARAS Solutions: CLEARAS solutions use supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) to treat and eliminate PFAS, organic waste, and other contaminants from water and wastewater. Market share data is emerging but the market is highly fragmented and in the early adoption phase. The competitors include incumbent technologies like activated carbon and emerging SCWO technologies by companies such as Adionics and Aquarden.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water and wastewater treatment industry is undergoing significant transformation due to increasing regulatory scrutiny on contaminants like PFAS, rising environmental concerns, and the need for more sustainable and cost-effective treatment solutions.
Positioning
374Water positions itself as a disruptor in the market with its CLEARAS solutions, which offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional treatment methods.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated total addressable market for PFAS treatment is multibillion USD and rapidly growing. 374Water is aiming to capture a significant share of this TAM with its innovative SCWO technology.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative and disruptive technology
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly solution
- High destruction efficiency for PFAS
- Scalable and modular design
Weaknesses
- Limited operating history and track record
- Reliance on single technology
- High capital costs for deployment
- Limited funding
Opportunities
- Growing demand for PFAS treatment solutions
- Increasing regulatory pressure on PFAS
- Potential for partnerships and collaborations
- Expansion into new markets and applications
Threats
- Competition from established players
- Technological advancements by competitors
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AQUA
- GWI
- XYL
Competitive Landscape
374Water's CLEARAS solutions offer a distinct advantage over traditional treatment methods. However, it faces competition from established players with larger resources and broader market reach. Need to scale rapidly to achieve scale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been strong in terms of revenue and market expansion. It also went public recently.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are positive, driven by increasing demand for PFAS treatment and market expansion, but will require a lot of capital.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include commercialization of CLEARAS solutions, securing pilot projects, and developing partnerships.
Summary
374Water is an early-stage company with innovative technology. While demand for its solutions is growing rapidly, it faces challenges including limited operating history and the need to raise funding to scale. It needs to secure major deals to deliver on the hype. It offers compelling solutions to water and has good industry tailwinds.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Press Releases
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About 374Water Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Morrisville, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-09-26 | Interim President, CEO & Director Mr. Stephen J. Jones | ||
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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