GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
14.25 USD
+0.19 (+1.35%)
Overall GTN.A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GTN.A against 91 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Of the past 5 years GTN.A 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GTN.A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GTN.A has a better Return On Assets (0.41%) than 64.84% 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 67.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GTN.A (4.86%) is better than 67.03% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GTN.A is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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 67.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GTN.A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of GTN.A (18.67%) is better than 86.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GTN.A has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.27%, GTN.A is doing worse than 65.93% of the companies in the same industry.
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
GTN.A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
GTN.A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GTN.A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GTN.A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.80, we must say that GTN.A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN.A has a Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 49.45% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (12.75) than 60.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that GTN.A has dependencies on debt financing.
GTN.A has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.00) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.19%
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 has a worse Current ratio (0.93) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GTN.A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, GTN.A is doing worse than 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, GTN.A will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -28.41% on average per year.
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-14%
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GTN.A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN.A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 74.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN.A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say GTN.A is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.68, the valuation of GTN.A can be described as very cheap.
GTN.A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GTN.A is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GTN.A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.68 |
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 72.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GTN.A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
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)0.88
EPS Next 2Y-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GTN.A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.21%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, GTN.A pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN.A pays more dividend than 95.60% 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 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GTN.A grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
GTN.A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
NYSE:GTN.A (1/13/2026, 2:15:50 PM)
14.25
+0.19 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target13.95 (-2.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP200%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)49.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)52.09%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)16.94%
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)8.61%
PT rev (3m)38.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-144.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY17.6%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY30.25%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY37.46%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
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 | 0.8 |
F-Score4
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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-14%
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-23%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.42%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GRAY MEDIA INC-A?
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 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GRAY MEDIA INC-A (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.
How sustainable is the dividend of GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) stock?
The dividend rating of GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 200%.