GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
12.97 USD
+0.47 (+3.76%)
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.
GTN.A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GTN.A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GTN.A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GTN.A (0.41%) is better 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.
GTN.A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) than 67.03% of its industry peers.
GTN.A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.68%. This 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.25%, GTN.A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.27%, GTN.A is not doing good in the industry: 65.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
GTN.A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that GTN.A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN.A has a Altman-Z score (0.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GTN.A is 12.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take GTN.A, 12.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GTN.A's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GTN.A (2.00) is worse than 68.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.06%
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.
The Current ratio of GTN.A (0.93) is worse 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.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.32% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.42% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GTN.A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GTN.A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, GTN.A is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.A.
87.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN.A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, GTN.A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GTN.A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GTN.A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GTN.A is cheaper than 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of GTN.A may justify a higher PE ratio.
GTN.A's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.21%, 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 1.31. GTN.A pays more dividend than 95.60% of the companies 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
The dividend of GTN.A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.86%!
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.
GTN.A's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP200%
EPS Next 2Y-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
NYSE:GTN.A (1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
12.97
+0.47 (+3.76%)
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 Cap1.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target13.95 (7.56%)
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 | 17.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY19.33%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY33.23%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY41.16%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
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 | 0.79 |
F-Score4
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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%.