SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SGA - US7865983008 - Common Stock
12.11 USD
-0.21 (-1.7%)
Overall SGA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SGA against 95 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 expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SGA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SGA had a positive cash flow from operations.
SGA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SGA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 62.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.24%, SGA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Profit Margin of SGA (1.82%) is better than 61.05% of its industry peers.
SGA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
SGA's Gross Margin of 15.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGA is outperformed by 78.95% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SGA is destroying value.
SGA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that SGA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SGA's Altman-Z score of 2.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 75.79% 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 85.26% 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 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.83%
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's Current ratio of 2.76 is amongst the best of the industry. SGA outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.76 indicates that SGA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.76, SGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SGA have decreased strongly by -65.98% in the last year.
SGA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.38% yearly.
SGA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.23%.
SGA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.71% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 36.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SGA.
SGA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. SGA is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.42, which indicates a correct valuation of SGA.
SGA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 31.86. SGA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SGA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
SGA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SGA is cheaper than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.68 |
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 8.22%, which is a nice return.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.36. SGA pays more dividend than 97.89% 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 | 8.22% |
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
311.90% 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.
DP311.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SGA (11/6/2025, 4:30:02 PM)
12.11
-0.21 (-1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners9.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.06%
Market Cap77.99M
Revenue(TTM)111.95M
Net Income(TTM)2.03M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (51.61%)
Short Float %0.26%
Short Ratio1.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.22% |
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)-32.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.19 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY9.8%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY13.9%
SpS17.38
BVpS25.42
TBVpS8.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.74
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score5
WACC8.83%
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 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 3 / 10 to SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 36.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.48.
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.