SciDev Ltd (AU:SDV)
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SDV Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.46
AU$0.03(5.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.46
AU$0.03(5.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.09 - AU$0.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume107.28K
Average Volume (3M)156.16K
Market Cap
AU$23.76M
Enterprise ValueAU$19.04M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$7.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$6.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding190,088,580
10 Day Avg. Volume144,930
30 Day Avg. Volume156,164
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.26
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio80.53
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.30Price Target Upside-34.78% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$86.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified End-market ExposureSciDev serves multiple industrial sectors and combines specialized chemical sales with technical consulting and engineering services. The CompanyMoneySource notes long‑term partnerships and contract revenue, which supports more stable, recurring demand across cycles and reduces single‑industry dependence.
Low Financial LeverageThe balance sheet is conservatively levered (debt-to-equity ~0.13) with equity consistently around A$48–50m. Low leverage provides durable financial flexibility to fund working capital, capex or selective growth, and lowers refinancing and solvency risk during industry cyclicality.
Improved Gross Margin And ScaleRevenue scaled materially over the period while gross margin improved to ~32% in 2025, reflecting better scale and mix or pricing power. Sustained higher gross margins and larger scale enhance the company's ability to absorb fixed costs and support a durable path toward consistent profitability if maintained.
Bears Say
Profitability InconsistencyNet income reverted to a small loss in 2025 after profitability in 2024, and returns have been inconsistent. This earnings volatility undermines confidence that operational gains will persist, complicates planning, and limits the company's ability to reliably deliver shareholder returns over the medium term.
Weakening Cash ConversionOperating cash flow and free cash flow declined sharply in 2025 versus 2024, following earlier variability (OCF negative in 2021–2022). Weaker and inconsistent cash generation reduces capacity to self‑fund growth, cushions downturns, or return capital without raising external financing.
Volatile Revenue TrendRevenue growth has been uneven and turned negative in 2025, increasing forecasting risk and pressure on operating leverage. Persistent top‑line volatility makes it harder to translate scale into sustained margin improvements and prolongs the timeline to consistent profitability.
SciDev Ltd News
SDV FAQ
What was SciDev Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
SciDev Ltd lowest share price was AU$0.09 and its highest was AU$0.51 in the past 12 months.
What is SciDev Ltd’s market cap?
SciDev Ltd’s market cap is AU$23.76M.
When is SciDev Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
SciDev Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were SciDev Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
SciDev Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.007.
Is SciDev Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SciDev Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does SciDev Ltd pay dividends?
SciDev Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
What is SciDev Ltd’s EPS estimate?
SciDev Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.
How many shares outstanding does SciDev Ltd have?
SciDev Ltd has 190,088,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to SciDev Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SciDev Ltd reported an EPS of -AU$0.007 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -31.884%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SciDev Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:SDV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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SciDev Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.30 (-34.78% Downside)
AU$0.30 (-34.78% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:SDV Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$109.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-49.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SciDev Ltd
SciDev Limited, an Australian firm founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kings Park, operates across both Australia and the United States. The company specializes in delivering advanced chemistry products, sophisticated engineering solutions, and expert process control services. Its comprehensive chemical portfolio features coagulants and flocculants, available in liquid and powder forms under the MaxiFlox and MaxiDry brands. Additionally, SciDev develops specialized chemical formulations for various industrial applications, including thickening, filtration, centrifuging, friction reduction (marketed as DrySlik, WetSlik, and CarrySlik), shale inhibition, rheology control, and carrier fluids. Beyond chemistry, SciDev provides extensive engineering services, encompassing equipment design and construction, as well as integrated process control systems. This includes chemical batching, storage, and dosage systems, along with innovative engineering technologies like TrueMud and OptiFlox, and dynamic shear devices. The company's diverse client base spans numerous sectors, such as water and wastewater treatment, mining and minerals processing, oil and gas, construction, food processing, dairy, power generation, the manufacture of personal care and cosmetic products, paper and cardboard production, and paint manufacturing. SciDev Limited was formerly known as Intec Limited, officially changing its name in March 2017.
SDV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.30
▼(-34.78% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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