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Village Super Market Inc (VLGEA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: VLGEA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.07% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 569.13M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.49 | 52 Weeks Range 24.34 - 40.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.34 - 40.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.59% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.8 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-02 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual 0.7542 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.29% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.15 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 802395266 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 |
Enterprise Value 802395266 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.35 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.61 | Shares Outstanding 10630900 | Shares Floating 9342269 |
Shares Outstanding 10630900 | Shares Floating 9342269 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.13 | Percent Institutions 59.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Village Super Market Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Village Super Market, Inc. was founded in 1937 by Nick and John Sumas as a small neighborhood grocery store in South Orange, New Jersey. Over time, it expanded through acquisitions and new store openings, becoming a publicly traded company and a major operator of ShopRite stores.
Core Business Areas
- Retail Grocery: Operation of ShopRite supermarkets, providing a wide range of grocery products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and general merchandise.
Leadership and Structure
Robert Sumas is the current Chairman and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with executive leadership overseeing store operations, merchandising, finance, and other key functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Grocery Products: Wide range of food and household products, including private label brands. Competitors include other supermarket chains such as Kroger (KR), Albertsons (ACI), and Wegmans (privately held).
- Fresh Produce: Fruits and vegetables sourced from various suppliers. Competing with other supermarkets and specialty produce stores.
- Meat and Seafood: Various cuts of meat and fresh seafood. Competing with other supermarkets and specialty butcher shops.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The supermarket industry is mature and highly competitive, characterized by low margins and intense price competition. Key trends include the growth of online grocery shopping and the increasing demand for fresh, healthy, and organic products.
Positioning
Village Super Market positions itself as a value-oriented supermarket operator, focusing on providing a wide selection of products at competitive prices within the ShopRite cooperative. Their competitive advantages includes ShopRite's brand recognition, buying power through the cooperative, and strategic locations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US grocery market is estimated at approximately $1 trillion annually. Village Super Market's positioning focuses on capturing a significant share within the northeast region and its target demographic.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (ShopRite)
- Established presence in key markets
- Competitive pricing strategy
- Membership in Wakefern Food Corp (buying power)
Weaknesses
- High dependence on the ShopRite brand
- Limited geographic diversification
- Vulnerable to economic downturns
- Reliance on traditional brick-and-mortar stores
Opportunities
- Expansion of online grocery offerings
- Increasing demand for private label products
- Partnerships with local farmers and suppliers
- Acquisition of smaller regional supermarket chains
Threats
- Intense competition from larger supermarket chains
- Rising labor and operating costs
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KR
- ACI
- WMM
Competitive Landscape
Village Super Market's advantages include its ShopRite affiliation and local market presence. Disadvantages include its smaller scale compared to national chains like Kroger and Albertsons.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Village Super Market has grown organically and through acquisitions. Specific growth rates depend on historical financial performance, which is not available here in real-time.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates, which are dynamic and not available here in real-time.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on enhancing their online offerings, store remodeling, and expanding private label brands.
Summary
Village Super Market, as a ShopRite operator, benefits from a strong brand and cooperative buying power. Its regional focus and dependence on brick-and-mortar stores pose challenges in a changing grocery landscape. Adapting to online trends and managing costs are critical for future success. Competition from larger national chains remains a key threat.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, news articles, analyst estimates.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Village Super Market Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Springfield, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-27 | CEO - | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Grocery Stores | Full time employees 2190 | Website https://myvillagesupermarket.com |
Full time employees 2190 | Website https://myvillagesupermarket.com | ||
Village Super Market, Inc. engages in the operation of a chain of supermarkets in the United States. It offers grocery, meat, produce, dairy, deli, seafood, prepared food products, and bakery and frozen food products. The company also provides non-food products, including health and beauty care, general merchandise, liquor, and pharmacy products. It operates its supermarkets under the ShopRite and Fairway banners, and specialty markets under the Gourmet Garage banner, as well as operates online stores through shoprite.com, fairwaymarket.com, and gourmetgarage.com, as well as ShopRite app, Fairway app, and Gourmet Garage app. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Springfield, New Jersey.
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