On the stock market since 2005, it operates in the world of media and communication. It has 3,830 employees. Now — the numbers.
The company closed last year at a loss: costs ran above sales. The picture changes only if spending is reined in.
Average growth of 11% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Before the clock runs out, either sales must climb sharply or new money must come in. For now, time is on the company’s side.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Bets Against the Stock: The number of investors betting on a fall stands out.
The stock trades 29% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 11% a year on average.
The company sells $2.6B a year; the problem isn’t sales — it’s costs running above that number.
It pays out $0.59 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
A loss of $95.0M against $2.6B in annual sales.
The weight of investors positioned for a fall can be felt in the market. Council score: 2/10.
Since the drop from its peak, buyer appetite hasn’t come back. Council score: 3/10.
On our five-subject report card, SGBAF sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: SGBAF has solid sales but closed last year at a loss. The road back to profit runs through spending discipline.