SGA (Saga Communications) ROCE %: -6.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Saga Communications ROCE %?

Saga Communications SGA 53 ROCE % is -6.50% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Saga Communications's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.50%.

Saga Communications (NAS:SGA) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Saga Communications ROCE % Historical Data

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6.81

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-5.14

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-4.03	3.20	-0.65	-19.26	-6.50

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Saga Communications ROCE % Calculation

Saga Communications's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-10.035	/	( ( (221.725 - 16.558)	+	(201.322 - 16.158) )	/ 2 )
	=	-10.035	/	( (205.167	+	185.164)	/ 2 )
	=	-10.035	/	195.1655
	=	-5.14 %

Saga Communications's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-11.892	/	( ( (201.322 - 16.158)	+	(198.03 - 17.012) )	/ 2 )
	=	-11.892	/	( ( 185.164	+	181.018 )	/ 2 )
	=	-11.892	/	183.091
	=	-6.50 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -6.50% mean?

Saga Communications (SGA) has a ROCE % of -6.50% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Saga Communications' ROCE % too high?

Saga Communications' current ROCE % is -6.50%. 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' ROCE % compare to MDIA and CAST?

Saga Communications' ROCE % of -6.50% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?

The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current ROCE % is -6.50%. 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 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -6.50%. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current ROCE % is -6.50% 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 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.51. GuruFocus considers Saga Communications to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGA:

ROCE %: -6.50%
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $8.43 (32.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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Saga Communications Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Address 73 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA, 48236

Website https://sagacom.com

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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