On the stock market since 2013, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 173 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 56% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 28 buys and 5 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.84 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew only 1% a year on average. At this size, speeding back up is not easy.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 1/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 39/100.
On our five-subject report card, SAMG sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: SAMG is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.