On the stock market since 1997, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 17,320 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
The gap is $3.5B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
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.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades 20% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 23 buys and 9 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The average analyst price target is $53.50 — 16% above today’s price.
It pays out $0.82 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew only 0% a year on average. At this size, speeding back up is not easy.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 46/100.
Since the drop from its peak, buyer appetite hasn’t come back. Council score: 0/10.
On our five-subject report card, SLGN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: SLGN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.