Saga Communications's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.91.
Saga Communications's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Saga Communications's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.39.
Therefore, Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.52.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Saga Communications Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Saga Communications Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SGA vs MDIA, CAST, SALM: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Saga Communications Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Saga Communications's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Saga Communications (SGA) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.52 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors.
Is Saga Communications' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Saga Communications' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30. Saga Communications' value of 39.52 is 94.7% above this industry median. Overall, Saga Communications has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga Communications' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MDIA and CAST?
Saga Communications' Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.52 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30. Saga Communications' value of 39.52 is 94.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Media - Diversified companies is 20.30, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saga Communications's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.52 is 94.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saga Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga Communications (SGA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.51, compared to a current price of $8.61 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.52 and 94.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 20.30. Saga Communications' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Saga Communications (SGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.61 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51.
GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGA:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 39.52
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.61 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.7% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saga Communications Inc is a broadcast company engaged in acquiring, developing, and operating broadcast properties. The company's objective is to operate top billing radio stations in mid-sized markets. It derives a majority of its revenue from the sale of advertising for broadcast on its stations.
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