SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SGA - Nasdaq - US7865983008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, SGA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SGA was compared to 94 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
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.51%, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.02% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Return On Equity of 2.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
SGA's Return On Invested Capital of 1.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 43.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 2.02% | ||
| ROIC | 1.24% |
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 2.97%, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.15% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SGA's Operating Margin of 3.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 47.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGA has declined.
SGA's Gross Margin of 14.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGA is outperformed by 80.85% of its industry peers.
SGA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.97% | ||
| GM | 14.18% |
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
Compared to 5 years ago, SGA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SGA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SGA has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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 (2.38) than 75.53% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA is 0.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SGA, only 0.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SGA's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.50 is amongst the best of the industry. SGA outperforms 90.43% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, SGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SGA has a Current ratio of 2.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGA outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Quick Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that SGA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.84, SGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SGA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.92%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.92%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.36%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.18, SGA is valued on the expensive side.
SGA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.05, SGA is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.32, SGA is valued correctly.
65.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.07, SGA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGA is valued cheaper than 84.04% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
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 8.47%, SGA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.93. SGA pays more dividend than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SGA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.47% |
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
672.04% 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.
DP672.04%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (5/15/2025, 8:05:18 PM)
12.2
+0.4 (+3.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.5%
Inst Owner Change-1.29%
Ins Owners10.09%
Ins Owner Change2.9%
Market Cap78.57M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (50.49%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.47% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.86%
DP672.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)158.67%
Min EPS beat(2)52.32%
Max EPS beat(2)265.02%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-25%
PT rev (3m)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)246.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY12.73%
OCF(TTM)2.14
OCFY17.53%
SpS17.53
BVpS25.76
TBVpS8.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 2.02% | ||
| ROCE | 1.66% | ||
| ROIC | 1.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.82% | ||
| OM | 3.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.97% | ||
| GM | 14.18% | ||
| FCFM | 8.86% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 158.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 298.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score6
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC0.14
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-17.36%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%-1.83%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-70.54%
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-9.24%
FCF growth 3Y-12.89%
FCF growth 5Y-12.59%
OCF growth 1Y-10.45%
OCF growth 3Y-10.33%
OCF growth 5Y-11.48%