SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA)
US7865983008 - Common Stock
SGA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While SGA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SGA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGA was profitable.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SGA 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SGA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.03%, SGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.48%, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.95%, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 5.48% | ||
| ROIC | 3.95% |
ROA(3y)4.07%
ROA(5y)3.32%
ROE(3y)5.38%
ROE(5y)4.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.29%, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGA has declined.
The Operating Margin of SGA (10.24%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGA has declined.
The Gross Margin of SGA (20.02%) is worse than 75.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SGA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.29% | ||
| GM | 20.02% |
OM growth 3Y57.75%
OM growth 5Y-8.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-5.04%
GM growth 3Y10.53%
GM growth 5Y-4.29%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SGA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SGA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for SGA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.94 indicates that SGA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SGA has a better Altman-Z score (2.94) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
SGA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
SGA has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that SGA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SGA has a better Current ratio (2.16) than 66.32% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Quick Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that SGA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.16, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SGA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.65%.
Measured over the past years, SGA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.63% on average per year.
SGA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.37%.
SGA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.63%
EPS growth Q2Q-47.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.01%
Revenue growth Q2Q-3.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SGA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.55% on average per year.
SGA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
SGA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SGA is cheaper than 70.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.43, SGA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.50 indicates a correct 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 64.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.51. SGA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SGA is cheaper than 70.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, SGA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.16, SGA pays a better dividend. On top of this SGA pays more dividend than 91.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SGA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SGA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
SGA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SGA pays out 212.57% 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.
DP212.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A
NASDAQ:SGA (5/10/2024, 3:30:02 PM)
20.83
-0.67 (-3.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap130.40M
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 12.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 | ||
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PEG (NY)4.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 5.48% | ||
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| OM | 10.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.29% | ||
| GM | 20.02% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 | ||
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Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y2.87%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
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