Saga CommunicationsSGA -0.59%53 Quick Ratio is 2.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 3.43. 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 1,039 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks better than 77.38% on this metric.
Saga Communications has a quick ratio of 2.81. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 3.43 Max: 5.52
Current: 2.81
During the past 13 years, Saga Communications's highest Quick Ratio was 5.52. The lowest was 2.16. And the median was 3.43.
SGA's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 77.38% of 1039
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs SGA: 2.81
Saga Communications (NAS:SGA) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Saga Communications Quick Ratio Related Terms
Saga Communications Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saga Communications's Quick 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Saga Communications's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 2.81 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Saga Communications' Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #235 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Saga Communications' Quick Ratio too high?
Saga Communications' current Quick Ratio of 2.81 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 5.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Saga Communications' value of 2.81 is 93.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #235 out of 1039 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 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga Communications' Quick Ratio compare to MDIA and CAST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #235 out of 1039 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Saga Communications in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Saga Communications' value of 2.81 is 93.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saga Communications' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Saga Communications has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saga Communications's current Quick Ratio of 2.81 is 93.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current Quick Ratio is 2.81, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 3.43. 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 $8.38 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.81, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 93.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current Quick Ratio is 2.81 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 $8.38 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51.
GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGA:
Quick Ratio: 2.81 (18% below median its 10-year median of 3.43)
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.38 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#235 of 1039)
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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