SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SGA - Nasdaq - US7865983008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall SGA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SGA against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. SGA is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SGA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SGA had positive earnings in the past year.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SGA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SGA has a better Return On Assets (1.54%) than 64.95% of its industry peers.
SGA has a better Return On Equity (2.06%) than 63.92% of its industry peers.
SGA's Return On Invested Capital of 0.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 44.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.54% | ||
| ROE | 2.06% | ||
| ROIC | 0.96% |
ROA(3y)3.1%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)4.19%
ROE(5y)3.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.00%, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGA has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.32%, SGA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGA has declined.
SGA's Gross Margin of 14.74% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGA is outperformed by 82.47% of its industry peers.
SGA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3% | ||
| GM | 14.74% |
OM growth 3Y-39.18%
OM growth 5Y-27.72%
PM growth 3Y-33.58%
PM growth 5Y-22.43%
GM growth 3Y-15.09%
GM growth 5Y-10.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SGA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGA has more shares outstanding
SGA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SGA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.38 indicates that SGA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.38, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.23% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA (0.63) is better than 91.75% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SGA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGA outperforms 81.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, SGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.72 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SGA (2.72) is better than 86.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SGA have decreased strongly by -54.92% in the last year.
SGA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.38% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SGA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SGA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.92%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-1.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SGA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.23, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SGA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.82. SGA is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SGA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SGA is cheaper than 62.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SGA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 79.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SGA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.54%, SGA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.75, SGA pays a better dividend. On top of this SGA pays more dividend than 94.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.54% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGA grows each year by 19.86%, which is quite nice.
SGA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SGA pays out 297.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SGA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP297.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (8/1/2025, 8:02:31 PM)
12.775
+0.18 (+1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.34%
Market Cap82.27M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (43.72%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.54% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.86%
DP297.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)145.01%
Min EPS beat(2)24.99%
Max EPS beat(2)265.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)94.72%
Min EPS beat(4)24.99%
Max EPS beat(4)265.02%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY5.85%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY9.63%
OCF(TTM)1.76
OCFY13.78%
SpS17.46
BVpS25.4
TBVpS8.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.54% | ||
| ROE | 2.06% | ||
| ROCE | 1.29% | ||
| ROIC | 0.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3% | ||
| OM | 2.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3% | ||
| GM | 14.74% | ||
| FCFM | 7.04% |
ROA(3y)3.1%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)4.19%
ROE(5y)3.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.91%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-27.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.9%
OM growth 3Y-39.18%
OM growth 5Y-27.72%
PM growth 3Y-33.58%
PM growth 5Y-22.43%
GM growth 3Y-15.09%
GM growth 5Y-10.5%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 141.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 234.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score4
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)91.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)179.82%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.92%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-11.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-1.83%
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-28.95%
EBIT Next Year564.08%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.59%
FCF growth 3Y-12.89%
FCF growth 5Y-12.59%
OCF growth 1Y-31.99%
OCF growth 3Y-10.33%
OCF growth 5Y-11.48%