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GANNETT CO INC (GCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GCI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US36472T1097 - Common Stock

4.7257  -0.11 (-2.36%)

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GCI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. GCI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GCI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GCI has reported negative net income.
In the past year GCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GCI always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years GCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

GCI's Return On Assets of -5.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCI is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -47.23%, GCI is doing worse than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.09%, GCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
GCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.05%. This is below the industry average of 6.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.05%) for GCI is below the current ROIC(4.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.5%
ROE -47.23%
ROIC 4.09%
ROA(3y)-3.1%
ROA(5y)-6.77%
ROE(3y)-20.16%
ROE(5y)-51.37%
ROIC(3y)4.05%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
GCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

GCI has a Operating Margin of 3.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GCI underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
GCI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GCI has a Gross Margin (37.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GCI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.85%
OM growth 3Y-1.62%
OM growth 5Y-10.61%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.24%
GM growth 5Y-3.37%
GCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GCI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GCI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GCI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GCI Yearly Shares OutstandingGCI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M
GCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

GCI has an Altman-Z score of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that GCI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GCI has a Altman-Z score (0.77) which is in line with its industry peers.
GCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GCI would need 14.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GCI has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GCI's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCI is outperformed by 83.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.87
Debt/FCF 14.73
Altman-Z 0.77
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.63%
GCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that GCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, GCI is doing worse than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
GCI has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that GCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCI has a worse Quick ratio (0.74) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.74
GCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GCI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -723.08%.
GCI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.15%.
GCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-723.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-600%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.87%
Revenue growth 5Y11.78%
Sales Q2Q%-6.19%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.45% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, GCI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-201.74%
EPS Next 2Y25.57%
EPS Next 3Y42.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
GCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GCI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GCI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
GCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
73.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GCI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.34
EV/EBITDA 6.86
GCI Per share dataGCI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as GCI's earnings are expected to grow with 42.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.57%
EPS Next 3Y42.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GCI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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GANNETT CO INC

NYSE:GCI (1/22/2025, 10:49:06 AM)

4.7257

-0.11 (-2.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-31 2024-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Inst Owners74.92%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners4.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap696.62M
Analysts75
Price Target6.02 (27.39%)
Short Float %9.06%
Short Ratio10.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)81.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-86.48%
Max EPS beat(2)248.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-69.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-371.59%
Max EPS beat(4)248.52%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-31.42%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-337.43%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-235.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.25%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.47%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-75.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 10.34
P/OCF 6.19
P/B 2.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.86
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.08
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY9.67%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY16.15%
SpS17.35
BVpS1.63
TBVpS-5.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.5%
ROE -47.23%
ROCE 5.18%
ROIC 4.09%
ROICexc 4.39%
ROICexgc 14.51%
OM 3.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.85%
FCFM 2.63%
ROA(3y)-3.1%
ROA(5y)-6.77%
ROE(3y)-20.16%
ROE(5y)-51.37%
ROIC(3y)4.05%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
ROICexc(3y)4.31%
ROICexc(5y)3.33%
ROICexgc(3y)12.26%
ROICexgc(5y)9.3%
ROCE(3y)5.13%
ROCE(5y)3.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.88%
OM growth 3Y-1.62%
OM growth 5Y-10.61%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.24%
GM growth 5Y-3.37%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.87
Debt/FCF 14.73
Debt/EBITDA 3.98
Cap/Depr 29.02%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 0.94
Cash Conversion 48.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 0.77
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)22.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-723.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-600%
EPS Next Y-201.74%
EPS Next 2Y25.57%
EPS Next 3Y42.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.87%
Revenue growth 5Y11.78%
Sales Q2Q%-6.19%
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.08%
EBIT Next Year151.81%
EBIT Next 3Y42.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y420.81%
FCF growth 3Y39.49%
FCF growth 5Y-10.44%
OCF growth 1Y313.58%
OCF growth 3Y17.84%
OCF growth 5Y-2.91%