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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SGA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Of the past 5 years SGA 4 years were profitable.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SGA has a Return On Assets of 1.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: SGA outperforms 64.95% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 2.06%, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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
SGA has a Profit Margin of 3.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: SGA outperforms 65.98% of its industry peers.
SGA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SGA (2.32%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SGA is destroying value.
SGA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SGA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SGA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SGA has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. This is not the best score and indicates that SGA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SGA has a better Altman-Z score (2.40) than 74.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA is 0.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SGA, only 0.63 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SGA (0.03) is better than 81.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SGA (2.72) is better than 86.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.72 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SGA's Quick ratio of 2.72 is amongst the best of the industry. SGA outperforms 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.
Measured over the past years, SGA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -24.38% on average per year.
SGA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.30%.
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
SGA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.57% yearly.
SGA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.32% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.42, SGA is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.23, SGA is valued on the expensive side.
64.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SGA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.49.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SGA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 77.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SGA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.57% in the coming years.
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 7.84%, SGA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.82. SGA pays more dividend than 95.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, SGA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SGA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.86%!
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
297.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SGA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SGA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP297.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (6/27/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
12.88
+0.13 (+1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.83%
Inst Owner Change-2.22%
Ins Owners9.43%
Ins Owner Change-1.74%
Market Cap82.95M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (42.55%)
Short Float %0.24%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
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)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)6.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)269.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY9.55%
OCF(TTM)1.76
OCFY13.66%
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score4
WACC8.94%
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%