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Village Super Market Inc (VLGEA)

Village Super Market Inc (VLGEA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/14/2025: VLGEA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.61%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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

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Village Super Market Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Village Super Market Inc. was founded in 1937 by Nick and John Sumas. It started as a small grocery store and has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion. It operates primarily in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Grocery Stores: Operation of retail grocery stores under the ShopRite banner, providing a wide array of groceries, produce, meat, dairy, and other household goods.
  • Pharmacy Services: Offering pharmacy services within its stores, including prescription fulfillment and over-the-counter medications.
  • Ancillary Services: Providing other services such as bakery, deli, floral, and catering services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a Board of Directors and executive management team. Key figures include the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives overseeing operations, merchandising, and finance. The structure is typical of a publicly held retail grocery chain.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Groceries: A wide variety of food products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and packaged goods. Market share varies by product category and region. Competitors include Kroger, Albertsons, and Walmart.
  • Market Share (%): 0
  • Market Share (%): 0
  • Pharmacy Services: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products. Competition includes CVS, Walgreens, and other supermarket pharmacies.
  • Market Share (%): 0
  • Private Label Brands: ShopRite branded products, offering value and quality. Competitors include private labels from Kroger, Albertsons, and other large chains.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The grocery industry is highly competitive with low profit margins. Trends include increasing demand for online grocery shopping, healthier food options, and private label brands.

Positioning

Village Super Market Inc. positions itself as a value-oriented grocer with a focus on customer service and community involvement. It leverages the ShopRite brand recognition and cooperative structure.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US grocery market is estimated to be over $1 trillion. VSMS is positioned to serve the Northeast region and is competing for a small, yet significant portion of this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition (ShopRite)
  • Established presence in key markets
  • Membership in Wakefern Food Corp. (cooperative)
  • Focus on customer service

Weaknesses

  • Limited geographic diversification
  • Exposure to regional economic conditions
  • Dependence on Wakefern for purchasing and distribution
  • Smaller scale compared to national chains

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Increased online presence and delivery services
  • Development of new private label products
  • Partnerships with local suppliers

Threats

  • Intense competition from national chains
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • KR
  • ACI
  • WMT
  • COST
  • TGT

Competitive Landscape

Village Super Market Inc. operates in a highly competitive market dominated by national chains. Its membership in the Wakefern cooperative provides purchasing power and brand recognition, but it faces challenges related to scale and geographic concentration.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been steady through acquisitions and same-store sales increases. Limited by dependence on the ShopRite cooperative.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be moderate, driven by strategic expansion and enhanced customer experience. Analyst estimates are unavailable.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, store renovations, and expansion of private label offerings.

Summary

Village Super Market is a regional player in a competitive market. Its strengths lie in its brand recognition and cooperative membership. Key challenges include its limited geographic reach and the dominance of larger national chains. Investing in online presence and expanding private label offerings could drive future growth.

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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
Full time employees 2190

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.