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SGA vs. KORE, TSQ, BZFD, MDIA, and AREN

Should you buy Saga Communications stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Saga Communications with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Saga Communications include KORE Group (KORE), Townsquare Media (TSQ), BuzzFeed (BZFD), MediaCo (MDIA), and The Arena Group (AREN). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does Saga Communications compare to KORE Group?

Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) and KORE Group (NYSE:KORE) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KORE Group has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

KORE Group has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.56%. Given KORE Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe KORE Group is more favorable than Saga Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
KORE Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Saga Communications had 2 more articles in the media than KORE Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Saga Communications and 0 mentions for KORE Group. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat KORE Group's score of 1.00 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Saga Communications Very Positive
KORE Group Positive

Saga Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than KORE Group. Saga Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KORE Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Saga Communications$107.11M0.55-$7.90M-$1.35N/A
KORE Group$285.95M0.57-$62.98M-$3.86N/A

74.3% of Saga Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.5% of KORE Group shares are held by institutional investors. 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of KORE Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Saga Communications has a net margin of -8.24% compared to KORE Group's net margin of -27.37%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat KORE Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Saga Communications-8.24% 3.88% 2.90%
KORE Group -27.37%N/A -18.41%

Summary

Saga Communications beats KORE Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Saga Communications compare to Townsquare Media?

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) and Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Townsquare Media pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.5%. Saga Communications pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.7%. Townsquare Media pays out -186.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Saga Communications pays out -74.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Townsquare Media has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Townsquare Media is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Saga Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Saga Communications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Townsquare Media. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saga Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A
Saga Communications$107.11M0.55-$7.90M-$1.35N/A

In the previous week, Townsquare Media had 3 more articles in the media than Saga Communications. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Townsquare Media and 2 mentions for Saga Communications. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Townsquare Media's score of -0.03 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Townsquare Media
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Saga Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to Saga Communications' net margin of -8.24%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat Townsquare Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Townsquare Media-1.59% -7.41% 0.48%
Saga Communications -8.24%3.88%2.90%

Townsquare Media presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 56.25%. Given Townsquare Media's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Townsquare Media is more favorable than Saga Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Townsquare Media beats Saga Communications on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Saga Communications compare to BuzzFeed?

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) and Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

Saga Communications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BuzzFeed. Saga Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BuzzFeed, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BuzzFeed$180.82M0.30-$57.72M-$1.60N/A
Saga Communications$107.11M0.55-$7.90M-$1.35N/A

In the previous week, BuzzFeed had 1 more articles in the media than Saga Communications. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for BuzzFeed and 2 mentions for Saga Communications. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat BuzzFeed's score of 0.13 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BuzzFeed
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Saga Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

BuzzFeed currently has a consensus price target of $1.00, suggesting a potential downside of 31.03%. Given BuzzFeed's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BuzzFeed is more favorable than Saga Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Saga Communications has a net margin of -8.24% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -33.26%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BuzzFeed-33.26% -97.22% -30.89%
Saga Communications -8.24%3.88%2.90%

BuzzFeed has a beta of 3.75, indicating that its stock price is 275% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Saga Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Saga Communications beats BuzzFeed on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Saga Communications compare to MediaCo?

Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) and MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, MediaCo had 1 more articles in the media than Saga Communications. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for MediaCo and 2 mentions for Saga Communications. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat MediaCo's score of 1.40 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Saga Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MediaCo
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

74.3% of Saga Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of MediaCo shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of MediaCo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Saga Communications' net margin of -8.24%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat MediaCo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Saga Communications-8.24% 3.88% 2.90%
MediaCo N/A N/A N/A

Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MediaCo has a beta of 0.08, suggesting that its share price is 92% less volatile than the broader market.

Saga Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MediaCo. Saga Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MediaCo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Saga Communications$107.11M0.55-$7.90M-$1.35N/A
MediaCo$136.69M0.48-$68.65M-$0.84N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Saga Communications and MediaCo tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Saga Communications compare to The Arena Group?

The Arena Group (NYSE:AREN) and Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

85.6% of The Arena Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Saga Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 73.1% of The Arena Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.9% of Saga Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

The Arena Group currently has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 459.44%. Given The Arena Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe The Arena Group is more favorable than Saga Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Arena Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, Saga Communications had 2 more articles in the media than The Arena Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Saga Communications and 0 mentions for The Arena Group. Saga Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat The Arena Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Saga Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Arena Group Neutral
Saga Communications Very Positive

Saga Communications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Arena Group. Saga Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Arena Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Arena Group$123.42M0.55-$55.58M$2.470.58
Saga Communications$107.11M0.55-$7.90M-$1.35N/A

The Arena Group has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Saga Communications has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Saga Communications has a net margin of -8.24% compared to The Arena Group's net margin of -70.59%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.88% beat The Arena Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Arena Group-70.59% N/A -15.23%
Saga Communications -8.24%3.88%2.90%

Summary

The Arena Group beats Saga Communications on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SGA vs. The Competition

MetricSaga CommunicationsBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$59.40M$17.01B$7.19B$12.42B
Dividend Yield10.60%5.51%2.85%5.29%
P/E Ratio-6.9218.9921.3324.19
Price / Sales0.551.113.76138.36
Price / Cash3.227.4115.0457.88
Price / Book0.512.653.656.72
Net Income-$7.90M$292.32M$247.47M$337.19M
7 Day Performance-0.85%-0.45%-0.70%0.48%
1 Month Performance-16.98%-3.54%12.68%5.06%
1 Year Performance-23.13%32.53%14.21%34.27%

Saga Communications Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SGA
Saga Communications
2.5372 of 5 stars
$9.34
-0.3%
N/A-24.6%$59.40M$107.11MN/A570
KORE
KORE Group
0.8799 of 5 stars
$9.19
+0.1%
$5.00
-45.6%
+237.1%$161.46M$285.95MN/A610
TSQ
Townsquare Media
4.2524 of 5 stars
$6.60
+3.1%
$10.00
+51.5%
-2.6%$109.47M$427.38MN/A1,804
BZFD
BuzzFeed
0.3927 of 5 stars
$1.97
-5.7%
$1.00
-49.2%
-26.0%$78.67M$185.27MN/A1,520
MDIA
MediaCo
1.2538 of 5 stars
$0.89
-1.5%
N/A-25.5%$72.74M$136.69MN/A190

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This page (NASDAQ:SGA) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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