SGC
NEUTRAL
$11.45
Live
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $16.67
(+45.6%)
$8.3
52W Range
$13.78
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 19, 2026
Market cap
$179.82M
P/E
24.89
ROE
3.6%
Profit margin
1.2%
Debt/Equity
0.55
Dividend yield
4.9%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
SGC presents as a classic value trap with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a current price ($11.45) trading almost exactly at its Graham Number ($11.26). While the stock is fundamentally cheap on a Price-to-Book (0.93) and Price-to-Sales (0.32) basis, the company suffers from stagnant revenue growth (0.80%) and dangerously thin profit margins (1.24%). Most concerning is the unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 121.74%, indicating that dividends are being funded by capital or debt rather than earnings. Despite strong short-term earnings growth, the lack of top-line expansion suggests these gains are driven by cost-cutting rather than business scaling.
Key Strengths
Trading near defensive fair value (Graham Number $11.26)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.67
Low Price-to-Book ratio (0.93) suggesting undervaluation of assets
Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55
Significant recent earnings growth (YoY 80.80%)
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (121.74%)
Stagnant revenue growth (0.80% YoY) indicating lack of market expansion
Extremely thin net profit margins (1.24%) leaving no room for error
High earnings volatility with frequent large misses and beats
Bearish technical trend (0/100) despite recent short-term price gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$12.15
+6.1% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
50
Moderate
85
30
55
60
20
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples, Dividend sustainability risk, Flat revenue growth
Confidence
85%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/B < 1.0
- P/S is very low at 0.32
- Price is aligned with Graham Number
Watchpoints
- P/E of 24.89 is high for a low-growth company
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong forward P/E compression (13.74)
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is nearly flat (0.80%)
- Low ROE (3.57%)
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent 1Y return of +18.1%
- Strong EPS growth in recent quarters
Watchpoints
- 5Y change is significantly negative (-42.7%)
- Erratic earnings track record
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio 2.67
- Quick Ratio 1.64
- Low Debt/Equity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Attractive yield of 4.90%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 121.74% is a major red flag
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$11.45
Analyst Target
$16.67
Upside/Downside
+45.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for SGC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-17
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SGC
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.
Primary
|
-42.7% | +70.5% | +18.1% | +17.3% | +14.7% | +6.4% |
|
RENT
Rent the Runway, Inc.
Peer
|
-98.6% | -90.5% | +36.0% | +27.2% | +24.7% | -2.3% |
|
NUTR
NusaTrip Incorporated
Peer
|
+130.2% | +130.2% | +130.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
|
INSE
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
Peer
|
-30.6% | -46.9% | -10.8% | -22.4% | -11.1% | -7.2% |
|
SDA
SunCar Technology Group Inc.
Peer
|
-83.1% | -79.6% | -39.3% | -18.9% | -6.2% | -1.8% |
SGC
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-42.7%
3Y
+70.5%
1Y
+18.1%
6M
+17.3%
1M
+14.7%
1W
+6.4%
REN
Rent the Runway, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-98.6%
3Y
-90.5%
1Y
+36.0%
6M
+27.2%
1M
+24.7%
1W
-2.3%
NUT
NusaTrip Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+130.2%
3Y
+130.2%
1Y
+130.2%
6M
0.0%
1M
0.0%
1W
0.0%
INS
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-30.6%
3Y
-46.9%
1Y
-10.8%
6M
-22.4%
1M
-11.1%
1W
-7.2%
SDA
SunCar Technology Group Inc.
Peer
5Y
-83.1%
3Y
-79.6%
1Y
-39.3%
6M
-18.9%
1M
-6.2%
1W
-1.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
24.89
Forward P/E
13.74
PEG Ratio
1.89
P/B Ratio
0.93
P/S Ratio
0.32
EV/Revenue
0.46
EV/EBITDA
10.14
Market Cap
$179.82M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.24%
Operating Margin
3.75%
Gross Margin
37.6%
ROE
3.57%
ROA
2.01%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.8%
Earnings Growth
+80.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.8%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+65.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.55
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.67
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.64
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.51
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
36.9%
Op. Margin
3.7%
Net Margin
2.4%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
1.19x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
97%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-03
$0.23
+9.5% surprise
2025-11-03
$0.18
-1.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.1
+60.0% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing SGC against 268 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(14 bullish, 92 neutral, 162 bearish)
P/E Ratio
24.89
This Stock
vs
34.48
Sector Avg
-27.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
3.57%
This Stock
vs
-37.91%
Sector Avg
-109.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.24%
This Stock
vs
-5.22%
Sector Avg
-123.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.55
This Stock
vs
1.38
Sector Avg
-60.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.8%
This Stock
vs
15.01%
Sector Avg
-94.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.67
This Stock
vs
2.39
Sector Avg
+11.4%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SGC
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $179.82M | 24.89 | 3.6% | 1.2% | $11.45 | |
|
RENT
Rent the Runway, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $184.84M | 2.93 | -% | 6.9% | $5.51 | Compare |
|
NUTR
NusaTrip Incorporated
|
BEARISH | $174.41M | - | -37.6% | -37.4% | $9.0 | Compare |
|
INSE
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $173.72M | - | -% | -18.7% | $6.42 | Compare |
|
SDA
SunCar Technology Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $171.41M | - | -8.5% | -2.4% | $1.67 | Compare |
SGC
Superior Group...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$180M
P/E
24.9
ROE
3.6%
Price
$11.45
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | FIELDS VENITA ELAINEU | Director | Gift | 2,100 | - |
| 2025-12-17 | FIELDS VENITA ELAINEU | Director | Gift | 515 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | MELLINI PAUL V. | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $8,485 |
FIELDS VENITA ELAINEU
Director
2026-03-12
2,100 shares
FIELDS VENITA ELAINEU
Director
2025-12-17
515 shares
MELLINI PAUL V.
Director
2025-11-20
1,000 shares
·
$8,485
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
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8-K
10-Q
8-K
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