Superior Group of Companies (SGC)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$12.50
▲(25.25% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/04/26
The score is driven primarily by improving operational momentum and supportive guidance from the latest earnings call, alongside solid recent cash generation and manageable leverage. Technicals are constructive with the stock trading above major moving averages. Offsetting factors are still-compressed profitability/returns versus 2021 and segment headwinds (notably contact centers and healthcare apparel), while valuation appears reasonable but not clearly discounted relative to margin volatility.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent recent cash generation (TTM operating and free cash flow positive, Q1 >$9M operating cash and $23M cash on hand) improves the company's ability to fund capex, dividends, buybacks and selective M&A without relying heavily on external financing, supporting durable financial flexibility.
Negative Factors
Compressed Profitability
Material margin compression versus 2021 leaves limited earnings buffer to absorb macro or cost shocks. Low net margins reduce retained earnings and return on invested capital, constraining reinvestment capacity and making long-term EPS durability contingent on sustained margin recovery across segments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent recent cash generation (TTM operating and free cash flow positive, Q1 >$9M operating cash and $23M cash on hand) improves the company's ability to fund capex, dividends, buybacks and selective M&A without relying heavily on external financing, supporting durable financial flexibility.
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Superior Group of Companies (SGC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$180.89M
Dividend Yield5.74%
Average Volume (3M)58.95K
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.6
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth1.07%
EPS Growth27.61%
CountryUS
Employees7,100
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.59
Shares Outstanding15,634,049
10 Day Avg. Volume78,479
30 Day Avg. Volume58,954
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.55
Price to Book (P/B)0.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio9.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside50.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$577.55M
Superior Group of Companies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. manufactures and sells apparel and accessories in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Uniforms and Related Products, Remote Staffing Solutions, and Promotional Products. The ...
How the Company Makes Money
SGC makes money primarily by selling products and services across its operating segments and collecting revenue from customers for (1) the manufacture/sourcing and sale of uniforms, workwear, and corporate apparel programs; and (2) the sale of pro...
Superior Group of Companies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a cautiously positive tone: consolidated revenue, gross margin and EBITDA improved, EPS turned positive, cash flow and liquidity are strong, and management maintained full-year guidance. Key strengths include branded products momentum, margin expansion in that segment, a rich sales pipeline and cost reductions in contact centers. Headwinds include an 8% decline in contact center revenue, margin pressure in Healthcare Apparel, geopolitical and tariff uncertainties, and elevated SG&A levels. On balance, the positive operational and financial trends and strong balance sheet outweigh the segment-specific challenges.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total revenue grew 3% year-over-year to $141 million in Q1 2026, reflecting a solid start to the year and supporting the company's maintained full-year revenue guidance of $572M–$585M.
Negative Updates
Contact Centers Revenue Decline
Contact Centers revenue declined 8% year-over-year to $22 million, primarily due to prior-year client attrition. While sequential improvement was noted, the segment remains a drag on consolidated top-line growth in Q1.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total revenue grew 3% year-over-year to $141 million in Q1 2026, reflecting a solid start to the year and supporting the company's maintained full-year revenue guidance of $572M–$585M.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance of $572–585 million in net sales and diluted EPS of $0.54–0.66 (vs. $0.46 in 2025), noting results are typically back‑half weighted; the outlook is supported by a Q1 that saw consolidated revenue up 3% to $141.0M, gross margin of 37.1% (+30 bps), SG&A at 35.8% of sales ($50M including $1M severance), EBITDA of $4.8M (3.4% margin, +80 bps versus prior year’s $3.5M), net income ≈ $0.8M (EPS $0.06 vs a $0.05 loss prior year), segment performance of Branded Products $91M (+5%, GM 34.1%, SG&A ~27%), Healthcare Apparel $29M (+5%, GM 35.6%), Contact Centers $22M (−8%, GM 52.2%, SG&A down >200 bps), plus a strong pipeline, $23M cash, >$9M operating cash flow in Q1 (and $20M in 2025), net interest ≈ $0.9M (down from >$1.2M), $2M dividends paid, $0.7M repurchased with $9.4M remaining authorization—factors management cited in maintaining the guidance.Superior Group of Companies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 569.97M | 566.18M | 565.68M | 543.30M | 578.83M | 536.99M |
| Gross Profit | 214.76M | 212.86M | 220.58M | 203.55M | 193.36M | 186.01M |
| EBITDA | 26.11M | 25.74M | 33.84M | 33.48M | -20.14M | 43.64M |
| Net Income | 8.59M | 7.00M | 12.00M | 8.77M | -31.97M | 29.44M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 406.52M | 421.84M | 415.13M | 422.45M | 456.94M | 470.25M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 23.17M | 23.69M | 18.77M | 19.90M | 17.72M | 8.94M |
| Total Debt | 99.23M | 101.59M | 101.09M | 110.52M | 162.39M | 121.95M |
| Total Liabilities | 213.77M | 229.03M | 216.28M | 224.81M | 264.34M | 243.25M |
| Stockholders Equity | 192.75M | 192.82M | 198.86M | 197.64M | 192.60M | 226.99M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 27.67M | 15.76M | 28.99M | 73.97M | -13.62M | -616.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 31.05M | 19.71M | 33.43M | 78.93M | -2.60M | 17.08M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.38M | -3.95M | -8.44M | -5.51M | -17.43M | -34.13M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -24.97M | -11.81M | -24.47M | -71.62M | 28.85M | 21.00M |
Superior Group of Companies Technical Analysis
Positive
9.98
Price Trends
10.29
Positive
10.00
Positive
10.25
Positive
Market Momentum
0.24
Negative
72.88
Negative
91.68
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SGC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 9.98 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10.45, below the 50-day MA of 10.29, and below the 200-day MA of 10.25, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.24 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 72.88 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.68 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SGC.
Superior Group of Companies Risk Analysis
Superior Group of Companies disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Superior Group of Companies reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Superior Group of Companies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $180.89M | 44.55 | 4.45% | 5.74% | 1.07% | 27.61% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $42.67M | 8.27 | 2.86% | 6.75% | 10.48% | ― | |
54 Neutral | $79.93M | -7.15 | -16.70% | ― | -10.95% | 80.36% | |
53 Neutral | $104.66M | -3.65 | -18.27% | 1.35% | 15.21% | -6.88% | |
52 Neutral | $59.61M | -2.44 | 13.43% | ― | 2.23% | ― | |
46 Neutral | $45.71M | -3.19 | -13.33% | ― | -6.24% | 54.60% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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