374Water, Inc. (SCWO) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2002 to 2020
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SCWO Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, 374Water, Inc. (SCWO) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -24.0x, with a stock price of $2.22 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.12.
The current P/E is 111% below its 5-year average of 216.7x. Over the past five years, SCWO's P/E has ranged from a low of 11.0x to a high of 1400.0x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, SCWO trades at a 194% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 413 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 185.3x.
Relative to the broader market, SCWO trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
SCWO P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $955M | 21.8 | 13.62 | -4% | |
| $421M | 21.0 | 11.52 | -2% | |
| $326M | 14.3Lowest | 3.33 | +12% | |
| $1B | 30.8 | 2.36 | +5% | |
| $2B | 46.9 | 1.74 | +24%Best | |
| $533M | 24.3 | 0.58Best | -49% | |
| $72B | 35.2 | - | -1% | |
| $27B | 29.5 | 1.29 | +7% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
SCWO Historical P/E Data (2002–2020)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 Q4 | $0.84 | $0.00 | 1400.0x | +546% | |
| FY2018 Q1 | Sat Mar 31 2018 00:00:00 GM | $0.11 | $0.01 | 11.0x | -95% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2017 00:00:00 GM | $0.12 | $0.01 | 12.1x | -94% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2017 00:00:00 GM | $0.13 | $0.00 | 27.7x | -87% |
| FY2003 Q3 | $1.17 | $0.01 | 95.9x | -56% | |
| FY2003 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2003 00:00:00 GM | $0.83 | $0.01 | 65.1x | -70% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2003 00:00:00 GM | $1.08 | $0.02 | 48.9x | -77% |
| FY2002 Q4 | $0.92 | $0.01 | 72.8x | -66% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 216.7x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCWO stock.
Is SCWO stock overvalued or undervalued?
SCWO trades at -24.0x P/E, below its 5-year average of 216.7x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does SCWO's valuation compare to peers?
374Water, Inc. P/E of -24.0x compares to sector median of 25.5x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is SCWO's PEG ratio?
SCWO PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2002-2020.