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SCI Engineered Materials Inc (SCIA)
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SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) Price & Analysis

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SCIA Stock Chart & Stats

$5.50
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.50
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Very Low LeverageVery low leverage and steadily growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports capital allocation for capex or R&D, and cushions cyclicality in specialty materials markets, enabling sustained investment in growth initiatives.
Revenue Rebound And Consistent ProfitabilityA material revenue rebound after two down years, coupled with consistent operating margins, signals recovery in end-market demand and improved capacity utilization. Sustained top-line recovery strengthens long-term earnings power and supports reinvestment in product development and specialised production.
Orderly CFO Succession And Internal Finance ContinuityAn internal CFO promotion after a planned retirement preserves institutional knowledge and continuity in financial controls. This lowers execution and accounting transition risk, helping maintain disciplined cash, audit relationships, and capital spending practices important for long-term operational stability.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash Conversion Vs. EarningsOperating cash flow and free cash flow lagging net income indicate working capital timing or collection issues. Persistent weaker cash conversion can constrain self-funded growth, limit ability to build cash buffers, and increase reliance on operational discipline to fund capex or respond to demand swings.
Margins Compressed Vs. Prior Peak YearsA step-down from prior peak margins suggests either pricing pressure, higher input costs, or lower operating leverage. If structural, this reduces long-term return on invested capital and limits the firm's ability to rapidly expand profitability without efficiency gains or pricing power restoration.
Limited Scale And Thin LiquiditySmall workforce and modest trading/liquidity reflect limited scale versus larger materials peers. Scale constraints can hinder bargaining power, R&D throughput, and ability to absorb fixed costs, while low liquidity raises execution risk around capital raises or large strategic transactions.

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SCIA FAQ

What was SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
SCI Engineered Materials Inc lowest stock price was $3.80 and its highest was $8.99 in the past 12 months.
    What is SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s market cap?
    SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s market cap is $35.38M.
      When is SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 39 days.
        How were SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        SCI Engineered Materials Inc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $0.103 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.103.
          Is SCI Engineered Materials Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does SCI Engineered Materials Inc pay dividends?
            SCI Engineered Materials Inc does not currently pay dividends.
            What is SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s EPS estimate?
            SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does SCI Engineered Materials Inc have?
            SCI Engineered Materials Inc has 4,450,003 shares outstanding.
              What happened to SCI Engineered Materials Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              SCI Engineered Materials Inc reported an EPS of $0.103 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 41.056%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SCI Engineered Materials Inc?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCIA
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                  SCI Engineered Materials Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Positive
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  0.50%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  13.47%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  27.21%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  SCI Engineered Materials Inc

                  SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. specializes in creating and providing essential components for thin-film applications utilizing physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology. Their product portfolio includes ceramic targets, metal sputtering targets, and backing plates, which are critical for diverse sectors like semiconductors, solar energy, flat panel displays, defense, aerospace, and photonics. These advanced materials enable the formation of nanoscale layers of metals and oxides, vital for developing sophisticated material systems. They are also instrumental in applying both functional and decorative coatings, from electronic, photonic, and semiconductor products to consumer goods such as sink faucets. The company's clientele spans domestic and international corporations, universities, and research institutions. SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. distributes its offerings globally via direct sales, independent distributors, and manufacturers' representatives. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company was initially known as Superconductive Components, Inc. before rebranding as SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. in 2007.

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                  Ownership Overview

                  13.80%3.49%82.71%
                  13.80% Insiders
                  3.49% Other Institutional Investors
                  82.71% Public Companies and
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