SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SGA - US7865983008 - Common Stock
11.86 USD
-0.14 (-1.17%)
SGA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 99 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 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.
SGA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SGA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.93%, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.63% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Return On Equity of 1.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Return On Invested Capital (0.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.24% | ||
| ROIC | 0.78% |
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 better Profit Margin (1.82%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGA has declined.
The Operating Margin of SGA (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGA has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 15.53%, SGA is not doing good in the industry: 79.80% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SGA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.53% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SGA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SGA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SGA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SGA has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA is 0.65, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SGA, only 0.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA (0.65) is better than 86.87% 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 in the better half of the industry: SGA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
SGA has a Current Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that SGA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SGA has a better Current ratio (2.76) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Quick Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that SGA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SGA has a Quick ratio of 2.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGA outperforms 89.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SGA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -65.98%.
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 0.23%.
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)-65.98%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%-55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-1.78%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.78% 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 2.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SGA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.90, SGA is valued a bit more expensive.
SGA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.09.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SGA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 73.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SGA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.26%, 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 96.97% 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.26% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGA grows each year by 19.86%, which is quite nice.
SGA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SGA pays out 311.90% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SGA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP311.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (9/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
11.86
-0.14 (-1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.83%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners9.43%
Ins Owner Change-1.83%
Market Cap76.38M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (54.81%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio0.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.26% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.86%
DP311.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.2%
Max EPS beat(2)24.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)84.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.2%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.14%
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)-32.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-37.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 10 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.04 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY2.78%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY10%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY14.2%
SpS17.38
BVpS25.42
TBVpS8.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.24% | ||
| ROCE | 1.05% | ||
| ROIC | 0.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.37% | ||
| OM | 1.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.53% | ||
| FCFM | 6.83% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 143.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 375.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.09
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)-65.98%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%-55%
EPS Next Y-44.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-1.78%
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-69.7%
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-28.95%
FCF growth 3Y-12.89%
FCF growth 5Y-12.59%
OCF growth 1Y-31.47%
OCF growth 3Y-10.33%
OCF growth 5Y-11.48%