Saratoga Investment Corp 8.00% (SAJ) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2023 to 2026
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SAJ Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, Saratoga Investment Corp 8.00% (SAJ) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.7x, with a stock price of $25.70 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.39.
The current P/E is 14% below its 5-year average of 14.9x. Over the past five years, SAJ's P/E has ranged from a low of 9.1x to a high of 35.1x, placing the current valuation at the 62th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.2x, SAJ is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 775 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 197.4x.
Relative to the broader market, SAJ trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.9x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
SAJ P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $360M | 9.6 | 0.81 | +14% | |
| $663M | 9.4 | - | -28% | |
| $451M | 7.8 | - | -41% | |
| $110M | 9.6 | 0.21Best | +18% | |
| $234M | 4.7Lowest | 4.67 | +49%Best | |
| $14B | 10.2 | 0.99 | -24% | |
| $1B | 5.4 | - | -23% | |
| $3B | 9.3 | 0.30 | +4% | |
| $3B | 8.7 | - | +15% | |
| $736M | 7.9 | 0.22 | -3% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
SAJ Historical P/E Data (2023–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | Sun Nov 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $25.18 | $2.44 | 10.3x | -31% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Sun Aug 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $25.48 | $2.34 | 10.9x | -27% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Sat May 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $25.48 | $2.47 | 10.3x | -31% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Fri Feb 28 2025 00:00:00 GM | $25.26 | $2.04 | 12.4x | -17% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sat Nov 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $25.05 | $2.48 | 10.1x | -32% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Sat Aug 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $25.28 | $1.53 | 16.5x | +11% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Fri May 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $24.99 | $1.21 | 20.7x | +39% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Wed Feb 28 2024 00:00:00 GM | $25.00 | $0.71 | 35.1x | +136% |
| FY2024 Q3 | $25.31 | $1.94 | 13.0x | -12% | |
| FY2024 Q2 | $25.10 | $2.76 | 9.1x | -39% | |
| FY2024 Q1 | Wed May 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $24.79 | $2.19 | 11.3x | -24% |
| FY2023 Q4 | $25.22 | $2.09 | 12.1x | -19% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 14.9x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAJ stock.
Is SAJ stock overvalued or undervalued?
SAJ trades at 12.7x P/E, near its 5-year average of 14.9x. The 62th percentile ranking places valuation within normal historical bounds.
How does SAJ's valuation compare to peers?
Saratoga Investment Corp 8.00% P/E of 12.7x compares to sector median of 13.2x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is SAJ's PEG ratio?
SAJ PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2023-2026.