Saga Communications (NAS:SGA) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Saga Communications Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Saga Communications Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Saga Communications Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.38
21.19
Saga Communications Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.38
93.77
26.77
17.16
21.19
22.16
SGA vs BBGI, MDIA, SALM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Saga Communications (SGA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.38 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #224 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Saga Communications' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Saga Communications' current Forward PE Ratio is 16.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.08. Saga Communications' value of 16.38 is 16.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #224 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to BBGI and MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #224 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Saga Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.08. Saga Communications' value of 16.38 is 16.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.08, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saga Communications's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.38 is 16.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.38. 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 $9.01 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.38 and 16.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.08. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.38 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 $9.01 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51.
GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGA:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.38
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $9.01 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#224 of 380)
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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