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Saga CommunicationsSGA +0.88%57 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.87 as of Jul. 26, 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 747 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks worse than 133868.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Saga Communications's enterprise value is $28.8 Mil.
Saga Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.9 Mil. Therefore, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SGA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -311.9 Med: 6.36 Max: 26.17
Current: -4.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Saga Communications was 26.17. The lowest was -311.90. And the median was 6.36.
SGA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs SGA: -4.87
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Saga Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Saga Communications's share price for today is $8.53.
Saga Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-1.350.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Saga Communications's current Enterprise Value is $28.8 Mil.
Saga Communications's EBITDA 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 $-5.9 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 (SGA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.87 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saga Communications. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Saga Communications' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Saga Communications' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.87. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 747 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-EBITDA compare to BBGI and MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #999999 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Saga Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.28, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saga Communications. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.87. 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-EBITDA is -4.87. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.87 as of Jul. 26, 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-EBITDA: -4.87
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.53 (31.8% below fair value)
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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