SGA (Saga Communications) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 69% Below Median


SGA Saga Communications Inc SGA
57 GF Score
Price $8.99
GF Value $12.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saga Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saga Communications SGA -0.22% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates SGA with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks better than 86.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Saga Communications's current share price is $8.99. Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.59. Saga Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.26.

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

SGA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.84   Max: 2.6
Current: 0.26

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.

SGA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.98% of 722 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs SGA: 0.26

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 Mar. 2026 was $23.389. 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 $34.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Saga Communications  (NAS:SGA) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.37 0.38 0.36 0.34 0.34

SGA vs BBGI, MDIA, 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
=8.99/34.59
=0.26

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=23.389/330.2130*330.2130
=23.389

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saga Communications Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.035 241.018 30.190
201609 22.750 241.428 31.116
201612 22.913 241.432 31.339
201703 23.083 243.801 31.264
201706 23.538 244.955 31.731
201709 28.984 246.819 38.777
201712 30.233 246.524 40.496
201803 30.290 249.554 40.080
201806 30.715 251.989 40.250
201809 31.008 252.439 40.561
201812 31.082 251.233 40.853
201903 31.137 254.202 40.448
201906 31.686 256.143 40.849
201909 32.001 256.759 41.156
201912 32.112 256.974 41.264
202003 32.206 258.115 41.202
202006 31.495 257.797 40.342
202009 31.436 260.280 39.882
202012 31.906 260.474 40.448
202103 32.127 264.877 40.052
202106 32.572 271.696 39.587
202109 33.048 274.310 39.783
202112 32.592 278.802 38.602
202203 32.728 287.504 37.590
202206 33.216 296.311 37.016
202209 31.118 296.808 34.620
202212 29.205 296.797 32.493
202303 29.182 301.836 31.926
202306 29.520 305.109 31.949
202309 29.757 307.789 31.925
202312 27.275 306.746 29.362
202403 26.245 312.332 27.748
202406 26.524 314.175 27.878
202409 26.550 315.301 27.806
202412 25.849 315.605 27.045
202503 25.481 319.799 26.311
202506 25.503 322.561 26.108
202509 25.254 324.800 25.675
202512 23.874 324.054 24.328
202603 23.389 330.213 23.389

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 0.26 mean?
Saga Communications (SGA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 13, 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 69% 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 #94 out of 722 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Saga Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saga Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 69% 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 0.99. Saga Communications' value of 0.26 is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #94 out of 722 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 57/100 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 MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #94 out of 722 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saga Communications in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Saga Communications' value of 0.26 is 73.7% 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 0.99, 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 0.99, based on 722 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 0.26 is 73.7% 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 0.99 — 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 0.26, which is 69% 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 (SGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.51, compared to a current price of $8.99 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 73.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 13, 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 $8.99 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51. GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.99 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#94 of 722)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SGHB:Germany
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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