XXII (22nd Century Group) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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XXII 22nd Century Group Inc XXII
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What is 22nd Century Group Profitability Rank?

22nd Century Group XXII -2.97% 18 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XXII with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

22nd Century Group has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

22nd Century Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -114.91%. As of today, 22nd Century Group's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


22nd Century Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


XXII vs GNLN, LIFD, ECGS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


22nd Century Group Profitability Rank vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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22nd Century Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

22nd Century Group has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

22nd Century Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.291 / 2.864
=-114.91 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

22nd Century Group has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

22nd Century Group Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on 22nd Century Group and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank too high?
22nd Century Group's current Profitability Rank of 1 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, 22nd Century Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank compare to GNLN and LIFD?
22nd Century Group's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Historically, 22nd Century Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on 22nd Century Group and its competitors. 22nd Century Group's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 22nd Century Group stock overvalued right now?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. 22nd Century Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 22nd Century Group (XXII), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Jun. 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.

22nd Century Group Business Description

Address 321 Farmington Road, Mocksville, NC, USA, 27028
22nd Century Group Inc is a tobacco products company that enables cigarette smokers to take control of their consumption of nicotine, the addictive drug in cigarettes. The company manufactures and distributes the only combustible tobacco products containing minimally or non-addictive levels of nicotine. The Company has organized its business as a single reportable segment: tobacco, as it operates and derives all revenues from its tobacco operations and products.
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