GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
13.8701 USD
+0.11 (+0.8%)
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 it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- 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 has a better Return On Equity (1.50%) than 67.03% 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 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- GTN.A's Profit Margin of 1.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 67.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GTN.A has grown nicely.
- GTN.A has a better Operating Margin (18.67%) 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.
- The Gross Margin of GTN.A (29.27%) is worse than 65.93% 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
- GTN.A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GTN.A has more shares outstanding
- 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.
- 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 68.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.16%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.93, GTN.A is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 worse Quick ratio (0.93) than 60.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GTN.A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.33%.
- GTN.A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.70% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.41% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.93% on average over the next years.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.49, the valuation of GTN.A can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN.A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 73.63% 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 (27.54), we can say GTN.A is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.53, which 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 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. GTN.A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 73.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN.A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 90.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN.A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
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)0.85
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GTN.A pays a better dividend.
| 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 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.
- 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 (1/15/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
13.8701
+0.11 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners85.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target13.95 (0.58%)
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 | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY18.08%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY31.07%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY38.49%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
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
WACC7.16%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GRAY MEDIA INC-A?
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%.