11.8 USD
+0.08 (+0.68%)
SGA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SGA's Return On Assets of 0.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 62.24% of its industry peers.
SGA's Return On Equity of 1.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 58.16% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Return On Invested Capital (0.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.82%, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGA has declined.
SGA has a Operating Margin (1.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SGA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.53%, SGA is doing worse than 79.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SGA has declined.
| 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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, SGA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.33 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 (2.33) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
SGA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGA (0.65) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that SGA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.76 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.76, SGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
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 89.80% 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 -93.06%.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% 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)-93.06%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%-140%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%0.17%
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 15.78% yearly.
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.
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 quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 236.00.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SGA.
SGA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.00, which 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 61.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SGA to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say SGA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 236 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SGA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SGA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SGA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.53%, which is a nice return.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.50. SGA pays more dividend than 97.96% of the companies 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 | 8.53% |
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.
The dividend of SGA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP311.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (11/28/2025, 8:00:36 PM)
11.8
+0.08 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.58%
Ins Owners9.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.13%
Market Cap75.99M
Revenue(TTM)112.92M
Net Income(TTM)2.03M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (55.59%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.53% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 236 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 1.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.42%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY6.25%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY10.06%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY14.27%
SpS17.38
BVpS25.42
TBVpS8.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.35
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.91%
ROICexgc 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
WACC8.68%
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)-93.06%
EPS 3Y-33.25%
EPS 5Y-24.38%
EPS Q2Q%-140%
EPS Next Y-44.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.71%
Sales Q2Q%0.17%
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 Year479.68%
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%
SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A / SGA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SGA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SGA.
Can you provide the valuation status for SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A?
SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) is 236 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.46.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SGA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) is expected to decline by -44.91% in the next year.