SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC-CL A (SGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SGA - US7865983008 - Common Stock
12.23 USD
-0.19 (-1.53%)
Taking everything into account, SGA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SGA was compared to 100 industry peers in the Media industry. While SGA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
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
SGA has a better Return On Assets (0.93%) than 63.00% of its industry peers.
SGA has a Return On Equity of 1.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: SGA outperforms 61.00% 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
The Profit Margin of SGA (1.82%) is better than 61.00% of its industry peers.
SGA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SGA's Operating Margin of 1.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGA outperforms 47.00% of 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 79.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGA has more shares outstanding
SGA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SGA has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.37, SGA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
SGA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.65) than 87.00% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, SGA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.82%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.76, SGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% 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.
The Quick ratio of SGA (2.76) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, SGA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.23% 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)-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.
SGA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.52% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.06, the valuation of SGA can be described as expensive.
SGA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, SGA is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.59 indicates a correct valuation of SGA.
66.00% 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.00% of the companies in the same industry.
74.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
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
SGA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.01%, which is a nice return.
SGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.55. SGA pays more dividend than 97.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SGA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.01% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGA grows each year by 19.86%, which is quite nice.
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
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 (9/25/2025, 4:30:02 PM)
12.23
-0.19 (-1.53%)
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 Cap78.76M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (50.12%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.01% |
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 | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY9.7%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY13.77%
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 | 2.37 |
F-Score5
WACC8.82%
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%