Saga Communications (FRA:SGHB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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FRA:SGHB Saga Communications Inc FRA:SGHB
61 GF Score
Price €7.70
GF Value €10.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saga Communications FRA:SGHB -1.91% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:SGHB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks better than 86.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Saga Communications's current share price is €7.70. Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.58. Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SGHB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.84   Max: 2.6
Current: 0.27

During the past years, Saga Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.84.

FRA:SGHB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.03% of 687 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs FRA:SGHB: 0.27

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Saga Communications's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.297. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €28.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saga Communications  (FRA:SGHB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saga Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.76 0.68 0.33 0.34

Saga Communications Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.36 0.34 0.34 0.26

FRA:SGHB vs BBGI, FLZH, SALM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.70/28.58
=0.27

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Saga Communications's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.297/333.9520*333.9520
=20.297

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saga Communications Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.270 241.428 28.038
201612 21.722 241.432 30.046
201703 21.583 243.801 29.564
201706 20.948 244.955 28.559
201709 24.317 246.819 32.901
201712 25.547 246.524 34.607
201803 24.565 249.554 32.873
201806 26.292 251.989 34.844
201809 26.574 252.439 35.155
201812 27.321 251.233 36.316
201903 27.556 254.202 36.201
201906 28.042 256.143 36.560
201909 29.056 256.759 37.792
201912 28.901 256.974 37.558
202003 29.146 258.115 37.709
202006 27.968 257.797 36.230
202009 26.689 260.280 34.243
202012 26.227 260.474 33.625
202103 26.987 264.877 34.025
202106 27.034 271.696 33.229
202109 28.091 274.310 34.199
202112 28.844 278.802 34.550
202203 29.717 287.504 34.518
202206 31.423 296.311 35.415
202209 31.429 296.808 35.362
202212 27.569 296.797 31.020
202303 27.256 301.836 30.156
202306 27.247 305.109 29.823
202309 27.882 307.789 30.252
202312 25.011 306.746 27.229
202403 24.145 312.332 25.816
202406 24.641 314.175 26.192
202409 23.922 315.301 25.337
202412 24.685 315.605 26.120
202503 23.570 319.799 24.613
202506 22.111 322.561 22.892
202509 21.517 324.800 22.123
202512 20.388 324.054 21.011
202603 20.232 330.213 20.461
202606 20.297 333.952 20.297

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 mean?
Saga Communications (FRA:SGHB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Saga Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #96 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Saga Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saga Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Saga Communications' value of 0.27 is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #96 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saga Communications has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BBGI and FLZH?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #96 out of 687 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saga Communications in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Saga Communications' value of 0.27 is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Saga Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Saga Communications has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.98, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saga Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 72.4% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. 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 (FRA:SGHB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.25, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 72.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.98. Saga Communications' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (FRA:SGHB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Aug. 19, 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 (FRA:SGHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.25. GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SGHB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: €10.25 vs. price of €7.70 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#96 of 687)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SGHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saga Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges SGA:USA
Address 73 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA, 48236
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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