SAR (Saratoga Investment) 14-Day RSI: 40.94 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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SAR Saratoga Investment Corp SAR
45 GF Score
Price $18.80
GF Value $13.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Saratoga Investment 14-Day RSI?

Saratoga Investment SAR +0.59% 45 14-Day RSI is 40.94 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Asset Management companies, Saratoga Investment ranks better than 80.94% on this metric.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.

As of today (2026-08-20), Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI is 40.94.

The industry rank for Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:

SAR's 14-Day RSI is ranked better than
80.94% of 1700 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 49.875 vs SAR: 40.94

Saratoga Investment  (NYSE:SAR) 14-Day RSI Explanation

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.

Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.

RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.


Saratoga Investment 14-Day RSI Related Terms


SAR vs RIV, TEI, EFR: 14-Day RSI Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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.


Saratoga Investment 14-Day RSI vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI falls into.


SAR
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Saratoga Investment  (NYSE:SAR) 14-Day RSI Calculation

The formula for calculating RSI is:

RSI=100[ 100 / ( 1 + Average Gain / Average Loss )]

* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 14-Day RSI →
What does a 14-Day RSI of 40.94 mean?
Saratoga Investment (SAR) has a 14-Day RSI of 40.94 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #324 out of 1700 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI too high?
Saratoga Investment's current 14-Day RSI is 40.94. The Asset Management industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.88. Saratoga Investment's value of 40.94 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #324 out of 1700 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's 14-Day RSI compare to RIV and TEI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #324 out of 1700 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Saratoga Investment in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.88. Saratoga Investment's value of 40.94 is 17.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for an Asset Management company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Asset Management companies is 49.88, based on 1,700 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saratoga Investment's current 14-Day RSI of 40.94 is 17.9% below 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 49.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratoga Investment's current 14-Day RSI is 40.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (SAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.55, compared to a current price of $18.80 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 40.94 and 17.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 49.88. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saratoga Investment (SAR), the current 14-Day RSI is 40.94 as of Aug. 20, 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 Saratoga Investment (SAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.80 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.55. GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAR:

  • 14-Day RSI: 40.94
  • GF Value™: $13.55 vs. price of $18.80 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.9% below the Asset Management median (#324 of 1700)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saratoga Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges QJ8:Germany
Address 535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
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