SGA (Saga Communications) EV-to-EBIT: -2.63 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SGA Saga Communications Inc SGA
57 GF Score
Price $8.53
GF Value $12.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Saga Communications EV-to-EBIT?

Saga Communications SGA +0.88% 57 EV-to-EBIT is -2.63 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGA with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks worse than 156006.08% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Saga Communications's Enterprise Value is $28.8 Mil. Saga Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.0 Mil. Therefore, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SGA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -311.9   Med: 7.68   Max: 76.78
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Saga Communications was 76.78. The lowest was -311.90. And the median was 7.68.

SGA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 641 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.61 vs SGA: -2.63

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Saga Communications's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.8 Mil. Saga Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.0 Mil. Saga Communications's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.47%.


Saga Communications  (NAS:SGA) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Saga Communications's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-10.955/48.7517
=-22.47 %

Saga Communications's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.8 Mil.
Saga Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11.0 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Saga Communications EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Saga Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Saga Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SGA vs BBGI, MDIA, SALM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Saga Communications EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Saga Communications's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=28.847/-10.955
=-2.63

Saga Communications's current Enterprise Value is $28.8 Mil.
Saga Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -2.63 mean?
Saga Communications (SGA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.63 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Saga Communications' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Saga Communications' current EV-to-EBIT is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to BBGI and MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Saga Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.61, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.63. 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 $8.53 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.63. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.63 as of Jul. 25, 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 $8.53 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51. GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -2.63
  • GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.53 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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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