Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Manufacturers
EV/EBITDA
↓
11.35
+13% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.01
30Y Low4.5·High14.4
P/FCF
↑
13.60
↑+87% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.26
30Y Low2.8·High104.4
P/B Ratio
↓
1.09
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.12
30Y Low0.7·High3.2
ROE
↓
3.6%
↓+38% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.6%
30Y Low-15%·High23%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.95
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.77
30Y Low0.1·High5.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SGC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. trades at 29.8x earnings, 48% above its 5-year average of 20.2x, sitting at the 86th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 41%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.6x P/FCF, 87% above the 5-year average of 7.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $214M | $148M | $273M | $218M | $159M | $353M | $360M | $207M | $273M | $404M | $292M |
| Enterprise Value | $292M | $226M | $355M | $309M | $303M | $466M | $446M | $321M | $385M | $435M | $331M |
| P/E Ratio → | 29.80 | 21.04 | 22.64 | 25.00 | — | 11.99 | 8.77 | 17.14 | 16.05 | 26.98 | 20.02 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.38 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.55 | 0.79 | 1.51 | 1.16 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.09 | 0.77 | 1.37 | 1.10 | 0.82 | 1.56 | 1.88 | 1.31 | 1.81 | 3.23 | 2.64 |
| P/FCF | 13.60 | 9.41 | 9.41 | 2.95 | — | — | 12.22 | 20.00 | 18.21 | 21.85 | 63.49 |
| P/OCF | 10.88 | 7.53 | 8.16 | 2.76 | — | 20.67 | 8.71 | 10.33 | 13.75 | 17.77 | 24.38 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SGC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 11.4x EBITDA, 13% above its 5-year average of 10.0x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 7% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.40 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.11 | 1.63 | 1.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.35 | 8.79 | 10.50 | 9.22 | 10.86 | 10.68 | 7.50 | 11.47 | 11.85 | 14.40 | 12.96 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.83 | 16.90 | 17.20 | 15.85 | — | 13.57 | 8.34 | 16.29 | 15.66 | 16.99 | 16.07 |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.35 | 12.25 | 4.17 | — | — | 15.10 | 31.03 | 25.69 | 23.52 | 71.84 |
SGC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. earns an operating margin of 2.4%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 3.6% to 2.4% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 3.6% is modest, trailing the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 3.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.6% | 37.6% | 39.0% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 34.6% | 35.8% | 34.2% | 35.1% | 36.1% | 34.4% |
| Operating Margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.4% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 5.5% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | -15.2% | 14.1% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 14.4% |
| ROA | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% | -6.9% | 6.8% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| ROIC | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 8.4% | 14.0% | 5.5% | 8.8% | 12.1% | 11.7% |
| ROCE | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 10.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
SGC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.9x, which is moderately leveraged (17% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $78M ($102M total debt minus $24M cash). Interest coverage of just 2.6x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.84 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.31 | 0.38 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.95 | 3.95 | 2.99 | 3.30 | 5.81 | 2.79 | 1.52 | 4.40 | 3.62 | 1.29 | 1.65 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.03 | 3.03 | 2.43 | 2.71 | 5.18 | 2.59 | 1.43 | 4.08 | 3.45 | 1.02 | 1.51 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.94 | 2.84 | 1.23 | — | — | 2.89 | 11.03 | 7.48 | 1.67 | 8.36 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.60 | 2.60 | 3.25 | 2.01 | -6.77 | 28.15 | 26.69 | 4.47 | 7.67 | 31.90 | 29.92 |
SGC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.66x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.76x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.78x to 2.66x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.78 | 3.73 | 2.69 | 2.37 | 3.05 | 4.25 | 3.31 | 3.92 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.73 | 1.80 | 2.27 | 1.61 | 1.51 | 1.99 | 2.80 | 1.74 | 1.75 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.14 | 1.34 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.22 | 1.28 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.57 | 3.46 | 3.08 | 2.91 | 3.76 | 3.38 | 3.34 | 2.62 | 2.39 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 98.79 | 94.71 | 102.26 | 101.60 | 102.38 | 98.74 | 115.65 | 121.19 | 71.71 | 64.89 |
SGC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. returns 9.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.2% dividend yield and 4.7% buyback yield. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 127.2%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 3.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% | 6.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 127.2% | 127.2% | 77.3% | 104.7% | — | 24.6% | 14.9% | 50.1% | 34.4% | 35.1% | 32.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.0% | — | 8.3% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 7.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 33.9% | — | — | 8.2% | 5.0% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.0% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $15M | $17M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SGC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SGCYou | $214M | 29.8 | 11.4 | 13.6 | 37.6% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.9 |
 HBI | $2B | -7.1 | 16.6 | 10.1 | 38.8% | 5.3% | -141.4% | 4.5% | 9.2 |
 CATO | $59M | -10.6 | — | — | 32.5% | -2.2% | -3.7% | -3.7% | — |
 UNFI | $3B | -26.4 | 22.5 | 13.1 | 13.3% | -0.1% | -7.4% | -0.5% | 11.9 |
 ALSN | $10B | 16.2 | 10.3 | 15.3 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 22.2% | 2.7 |
 KELYA | $394M | -1.6 | — | 3.5 | 20.1% | -1.6% | -23.0% | -4.0% | — |
 CTAS | $69B | 38.8 | 25.0 | 39.2 | 50.0% | 22.8% | 40.3% | 25.8% | 0.9 |
 ABM | $3B | 17.0 | 9.7 | 16.7 | 11.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 3.9 |
 ACCO | $360M | 8.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 PVH | $4B | 145.4 | 29.1 | 6.6 | 57.5% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 17.5 |
 RL | $25B | 27.3 | 22.2 | 33.8 | 69.9% | 14.5% | 34.7% | 24.7% | 2.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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SGC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SGC stock.
What is Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 29.8x. The historical average is 25.5x. This places it at the 86th percentile of its historical range.
What is Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.1x.
What is Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s ROE?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 3.6%. The historical average is 7.7%.
Is SGC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Superior Group of Companies, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 29.8x. This is at the 86th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.24% with a payout ratio of 127.2%.
What are Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s profit margins?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. has 37.6% gross margin and 2.4% operating margin.
How much debt does Superior Group of Companies, Inc. have?
Superior Group of Companies, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.