GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GTN • US3893751061

5.04 USD
+0.27 (+5.66%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
5.04 USD
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After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GTN. GTN was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. While GTN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GTN is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GTN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years GTN 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GTN had a positive operating cash flow.
GTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • GTN has a better Return On Assets (0.41%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of GTN (1.50%) is better than 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GTN (4.86%) is better than 66.30% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GTN is in line with the industry average of 7.02%.
Industry RankSector 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%
GTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • GTN has a Profit Margin of 1.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • GTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.67%, GTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GTN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.27%, GTN is doing worse than 64.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GTN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
GTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GTN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GTN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • GTN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GTN Yearly Shares OutstandingGTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
GTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that GTN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.73, GTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GTN would need 12.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that GTN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • GTN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.00) than 67.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF 12.75
Altman-Z 0.73
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC5.95%
GTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.93, GTN is not doing good in the industry: 63.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GTN's Quick ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
GTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GTN have decreased strongly by -50.33% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GTN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.70% on average per year.
  • GTN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.32%.
  • GTN 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 will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GTN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-146.18%
EPS Next 2Y-18.49%
EPS Next 3Y-30.61%
EPS Next 5Y-0.05%
Revenue Next Year-15.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.06%

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.
GTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
GTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
  • GTN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GTN is cheaper than 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.24, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
  • 96.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. GTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.72
Fwd PE 2.24
GTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • GTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GTN is cheaper than 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.17
EV/EBITDA 6.59
GTN Per share dataGTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of GTN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GTN's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-18.49%
EPS Next 3Y-30.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.90%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, GTN pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN pays more dividend than 94.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.9%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GTN grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
  • GTN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GTN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
GTN Yearly Dividends per shareGTN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 200.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GTN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of GTN has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP200%
EPS Next 2Y-18.49%
EPS Next 3Y-30.61%
GTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
GTN Dividend Payout.GTN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GTN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GRAY MEDIA INC

NYSE:GTN (2/18/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 5.04 0 (0%)

5.04

+0.27 (+5.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners85.51%
Inst Owner Change0.88%
Ins Owners5.74%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap514.53M
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target6.53 (29.56%)
Short Float %5.98%
Short Ratio4.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.9%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-169.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.72
Fwd PE 2.24
P/S 0.15
P/FCF 1.17
P/OCF 0.94
P/B 0.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.59
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY14.88%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY44.69%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY85.51%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY105.92%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number21.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.73
F-Score4
WACC5.95%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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-146.18%
EPS Next 2Y-18.49%
EPS Next 3Y-30.61%
EPS Next 5Y-0.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-21.16%
Revenue Next Year-15.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.58%
EBIT growth 3Y27.22%
EBIT growth 5Y11.61%
EBIT Next Year-23.54%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.58%
EBIT Next 5Y-4.22%
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 / GTN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GTN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GTN.


What is the valuation status of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of GTN stock?

GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of GRAY MEDIA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) is 6.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.18.


What is the financial health of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) stock?

The financial health rating of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) is 2 / 10.