SUPERIOR GROUP OF COS INC (SGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SGC - US8683581024 - Common Stock
12.175 USD
+0.45 (+3.79%)
Overall SGC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SGC against 49 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. The financial health of SGC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, SGC is valued expensive at the moment. SGC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGC was profitable.
SGC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SGC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SGC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SGC has a Return On Assets of 1.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SGC underperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
SGC has a Return On Equity (4.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SGC has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SGC underperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SGC is significantly below the industry average of 12.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 4.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.24% |
ROA(3y)-0.68%
ROA(5y)2.93%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)4.82%
ROIC(5y)8.02%
1.3 Margins
SGC has a Profit Margin of 1.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SGC underperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGC has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.69%, SGC is doing worse than 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SGC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SGC's Gross Margin of 38.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGC is outperformed by 75.51% of its industry peers.
SGC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 38.23% |
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y-6.94%
PM growth 3Y-27.09%
PM growth 5Y-7.96%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y2.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SGC is destroying value.
SGC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SGC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SGC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SGC has an Altman-Z score of 2.85. This is not the best score and indicates that SGC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SGC has a Altman-Z score (2.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SGC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.67. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SGC would need 6.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SGC has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SGC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SGC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC10.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that SGC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SGC has a better Current ratio (2.71) than 77.55% of its industry peers.
SGC has a Quick Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that SGC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SGC has a Quick ratio of 1.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGC outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SGC have decreased strongly by -26.09% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SGC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.55% on average per year.
SGC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.03%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.09%
EPS 3Y-29.81%
EPS 5Y-1.55%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.03%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SGC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.00% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SGC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-33.67%
EPS Next 2Y8.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.29%
EPS Next 5Y13%
Revenue Next Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.87, SGC is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SGC.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SGC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say SGC is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92 indicates a correct valuation of SGC.
SGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SGC is cheaper than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
SGC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SGC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SGC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SGC is cheaper than 79.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SGC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
SGC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.14. SGC pays more dividend than 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, SGC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGC grows each year by 7.14%, which is quite nice.
SGC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SGC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
110.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SGC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SGC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP110.34%
EPS Next 2Y8.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.29%
NASDAQ:SGC (9/11/2025, 12:20:24 PM)
12.175
+0.45 (+3.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.25%
Inst Owner Change1.08%
Ins Owners17.28%
Ins Owner Change2.83%
Market Cap194.43M
Analysts85
Price Target17.54 (44.07%)
Short Float %3.85%
Short Ratio8.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.14%
DP110.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-47.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-140.41%
Max EPS beat(2)45.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-140.41%
Max EPS beat(4)55.59%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)30.56%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)20.36%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.27%
PT rev (1m)1.18%
PT rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY7.66%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY10.32%
SpS36.08
BVpS12.03
TBVpS8.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 4.31% | ||
| ROCE | 4.88% | ||
| ROIC | 4.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.5% | ||
| OM | 2.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 38.23% | ||
| FCFM | 2.59% |
ROA(3y)-0.68%
ROA(5y)2.93%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)4.82%
ROIC(5y)8.02%
ROICexc(3y)5.12%
ROICexc(5y)8.3%
ROICexgc(3y)6.18%
ROICexgc(5y)11.34%
ROCE(3y)5.55%
ROCE(5y)9.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.14%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.04%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y-6.94%
PM growth 3Y-27.09%
PM growth 5Y-7.96%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y2.65%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 179.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score4
WACC10.57%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)51.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.09%
EPS 3Y-29.81%
EPS 5Y-1.55%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y-33.67%
EPS Next 2Y8.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.29%
EPS Next 5Y13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.03%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%
Revenue Next Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.13%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year20.01%
EBIT Next 3Y16.04%
EBIT Next 5Y13.3%
FCF growth 1Y-58.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y22.9%
OCF growth 1Y-53.48%
OCF growth 3Y25.09%
OCF growth 5Y10.81%