Saga CommunicationsSGA -0.55%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.78 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 14.00. GuruFocus rates SGA with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Media - Diversified companies, Saga Communications ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.
Saga Communications's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saga Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SGA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58 Med: 14 Max: 55.13
Current: 42.78
During the past 13 years, Saga Communications's highest Yield on Cost was 55.13. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 14.00.
SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 97.73% of 397
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.54
vs SGA: 42.78
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Saga Communications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SGA vs BBGI, MDIA, SALM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Saga Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saga Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saga Communications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Saga Communications (SGA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.78 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 14.00. Over the past decade, Saga Communications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.58 to 55.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #9 out of 397 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Saga Communications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Saga Communications' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.78 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 14.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 55.13. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Saga Communications' value of 42.78 is 1108.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #9 out of 397 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 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga Communications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BBGI and MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saga Communications ranks #9 out of 397 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Saga Communications in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Saga Communications' value of 42.78 is 1108.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Saga Communications' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.58 to 55.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.00 vs. the industry median of 3.54, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.54, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saga Communications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.78 is 1108.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Saga Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga Communications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.78, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 14.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.78, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 14.00 and 1108.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.54. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saga Communications (SGA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.78 as of Jul. 11, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 42.78 (206% above median its 10-year median of 14.00)
GF Value™: $12.51 vs. price of $9.01 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1108.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#9 of 397)
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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