GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
8.02 USD
+0.13 (+1.65%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GTN.A. GTN.A was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While GTN.A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GTN.A is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GTN.A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GTN.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
GTN.A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GTN.A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GTN.A's Return On Assets of 0.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
GTN.A's Return On Equity of 1.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
GTN.A has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 63.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GTN.A is below the industry average of 8.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.41% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.44%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
1.3 Margins
GTN.A has a Profit Margin (1.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GTN.A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GTN.A's Operating Margin of 18.67% is amongst the best of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
GTN.A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GTN.A's Gross Margin of 29.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A is outperformed by 64.58% of its industry peers.
GTN.A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.25% | ||
| GM | 29.27% |
OM growth 3Y10.89%
OM growth 5Y0.17%
PM growth 3Y77.88%
PM growth 5Y8.17%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GTN.A is destroying value.
GTN.A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GTN.A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GTN.A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that GTN.A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN.A has a Altman-Z score (0.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
GTN.A has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GTN.A would need 12.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.75, GTN.A is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
GTN.A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GTN.A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: GTN.A underperforms 69.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.38%
2.3 Liquidity
GTN.A has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN.A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GTN.A's Current ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
GTN.A has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN.A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GTN.A has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: GTN.A underperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GTN.A have decreased strongly by -50.33% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GTN.A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.70% on average per year.
GTN.A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.32%.
GTN.A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.33%
EPS 3Y46.87%
EPS 5Y21.7%
EPS Q2Q%-127.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-21.16%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.83% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GTN.A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.69.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN.A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 77.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. GTN.A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.14 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GTN.A indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GTN.A to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say GTN.A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GTN.A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GTN.A is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GTN.A is valued cheaper than 92.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GTN.A's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.83% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GTN.A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of GTN.A has falen by -26.08%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.53, GTN.A pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN.A pays more dividend than 94.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GTN.A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GTN.A grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
GTN.A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GTN.A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
200.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GTN.A. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GTN.A has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP200%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
NYSE:GTN.A (11/28/2025, 7:36:11 PM)
8.02
+0.13 (+1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.67%
Inst Owner Change23.8%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap818.76M
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts78
Price Target11.34 (41.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP200%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)51.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)60.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)30.57%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)22.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.39%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)12.82%
PT rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY9.35%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY31.86%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY53.74%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY66.56%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number21.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.41% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROCE | 6.38% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.01% | ||
| OM | 18.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.25% | ||
| GM | 29.27% | ||
| FCFM | 13.14% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.44%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
ROICexc(3y)5.72%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)32.02%
ROICexgc(5y)33.23%
ROCE(3y)7.45%
ROCE(5y)7.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.69%
OM growth 3Y10.89%
OM growth 5Y0.17%
PM growth 3Y77.88%
PM growth 5Y8.17%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1047.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
F-Score4
WACC6.38%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)84.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.33%
EPS 3Y46.87%
EPS 5Y21.7%
EPS Q2Q%-127.59%
EPS Next Y-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-21.16%
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.58%
EBIT growth 3Y27.22%
EBIT growth 5Y11.61%
EBIT Next Year-21.77%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.28%
FCF growth 3Y86.99%
FCF growth 5Y17.2%
OCF growth 1Y-31.7%
OCF growth 3Y35.78%
OCF growth 5Y14.3%
GRAY MEDIA INC-A / GTN.A FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GRAY MEDIA INC-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GTN.A.
What is the valuation status of GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GTN.A stock?
GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is GRAY MEDIA INC-A?
The financial health rating of GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GTN.A stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) is expected to decline by -140.42% in the next year.