Saga CommunicationsSGA -0.06%53 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks better than 58.95% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Saga Communications's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.3 Mil. Saga Communications's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.77 Med: 23.57 Max: 100.54
Current: 20.07
SGA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.95% of 609
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs SGA: 20.07
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Saga Communications Interest Coverage Related Terms
Saga Communications Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
SGA vs MDIA, CAST, SALM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Saga Communications did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Saga Communications (SGA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saga Communications' Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.77 to 100.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #250 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Saga Communications' Interest Coverage too high?
Saga Communications' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.77 to a high of 100.54. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #250 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saga Communications has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga Communications' Interest Coverage compare to MDIA and CAST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #250 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Saga Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Historically, Saga Communications' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.77 to 100.54 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 $8.43 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Saga Communications' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 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 $8.43 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51.
GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGA:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.43 (32.7% 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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