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Superior Group OfSGC +4.38%69 Forward PE Ratio is 23.03 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Superior Group Of ranks worse than 76.42% on this metric.
Superior Group Of (NAS:SGC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Superior Group Of Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Superior Group Of Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Superior Group Of Forward PE Ratio Chart
Superior Group Of Annual Data
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20.70
11.55
14.14
18.32
8.92
7.02
17.64
16.82
13.29
Superior Group Of Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
17.21
17.06
16.31
19.42
17.76
20.70
17.70
12.77
11.55
12.79
16.31
13.64
14.14
9.00
18.98
21.28
18.32
19.46
15.97
9.86
8.92
7.24
10.95
5.38
7.02
8.54
10.27
9.11
17.64
25.51
24.94
16.67
16.82
13.47
24.27
12.97
13.29
16.77
21.00
SGC vs LAKE, JXG, VNCE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Superior Group Of Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Superior Group Of (SGC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.03 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Superior Group Of and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #188 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Superior Group Of's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.03. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.86. Superior Group Of's value of 23.03 is 66.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #188 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Superior Group Of has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Superior Group Of's Forward PE Ratio compare to LAKE and JXG?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #188 out of 246 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Superior Group Of in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.86. Superior Group Of's value of 23.03 is 66.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.86, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Superior Group Of's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.03 is 66.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Superior Group Of and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Superior Group Of's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Superior Group Of stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Superior Group Of (SGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.01, compared to a current price of $13.34 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.03 and 66.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.86. Superior Group Of's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Superior Group Of (SGC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.03 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Superior Group Of (SGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Superior Group Of stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.34 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.01.
GuruFocus considers Superior Group Of to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGC:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.03
GF Value™: $13.01 vs. price of $13.34 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#188 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Superior Group Of Companies Inc designs apparel products. The company operates through three segments: i) The Branded Products segment, under the brands BAMKO and HPI, produces and sells customized merchandising solutions, promotional products, and branded uniform programs. ii) The Healthcare Apparel segment, under the brands Wink and Fashion Seal Healthcare, manufactures and sells healthcare apparel including scrubs, lab coats, protective apparel, and patient garments. iii) The Contact Centers segment, through The Office Gurus entities, provides outsourced, nearshore, and onshore business process outsourcing (BPO), contact center, and call-center support services to customers in North America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Branded Products segment.
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