GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
8.965 USD
+1.45 (+19.22%)
Taking everything into account, GTN.A scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GTN.A was compared to 94 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GTN.A was profitable.
In the past year GTN.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GTN.A 4 years were profitable.
GTN.A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.41%, GTN.A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
GTN.A has a Return On Equity of 1.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.86%, GTN.A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GTN.A is below the industry average of 8.03%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of GTN.A (1.25%) is better than 60.64% of 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 87.23% 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 65.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GTN.A has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, GTN.A has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GTN.A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GTN.A has an Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN.A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN.A has a Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 47.87% of 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.
GTN.A has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
GTN.A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.00, GTN.A is doing worse than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GTN.A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, GTN.A is doing worse than 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.93, GTN.A is not doing good in the industry: 60.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.70% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
GTN.A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.32%.
Measured over the past years, GTN.A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.42% on average per year.
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
GTN.A is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -28.41% yearly.
GTN.A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-136.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GTN.A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GTN.A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN.A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say GTN.A is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.53 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.A.
95.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN.A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GTN.A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN.A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GTN.A indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 92.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of GTN.A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GTN.A's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, GTN.A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GTN.A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. GTN.A pays more dividend than 94.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, GTN.A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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
GTN.A pays out 200.00% of its income as dividend. 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-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
NYSE:GTN.A (12/9/2025, 8:04:32 PM)
8.965
+1.45 (+19.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.6%
Inst Owner Change23.8%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap915.24M
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target12.85 (43.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY28.32%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY48.07%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY59.55%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
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
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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-136.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-21.16%
Revenue Next Year-14.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.58%
EBIT growth 3Y27.22%
EBIT growth 5Y11.61%
EBIT Next Year-22.88%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.27%
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
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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 7 / 10 to GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of GTN.A stock?
GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 -136.2% in the next year.