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Superior Group OfSGC -0.70%69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.60. 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 453 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Superior Group Of ranks better than 86.53% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Superior Group Of's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Superior Group Of's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.4 Med: 0.6 Max: 5.6
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, Superior Group Of's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.60%. The lowest was -4.40%. And the median was 0.60%.
SGC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.53% of 453
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs SGC: 1.30
Superior Group Of (NAS:SGC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Superior Group Of 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SGC vs LAKE, JXG, VNCE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Superior Group Of's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Superior Group Of's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Superior Group Of's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Superior Group Of 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 mean?
Superior Group Of (SGC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Superior Group Of and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #61 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Superior Group Of's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Superior Group Of's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #61 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LAKE and JXG?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Superior Group Of ranks #61 out of 453 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Superior Group Of in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Superior Group Of and its competitors. Superior Group Of's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 $12.80 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Superior Group Of (SGC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 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.
Is Superior Group Of (SGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Superior Group Of stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.80 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.01.
GuruFocus considers Superior Group Of to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $13.01 vs. price of $12.80 (1.6% below fair value)
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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