GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN - US3893751061 - Common Stock
4.46 USD
-0.03 (-0.67%)
4.55 USD
+0.09 (+2.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GTN. GTN was compared to 93 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
- GTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GTN (0.41%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- GTN has a Return On Equity of 1.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 68.82% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GTN (4.86%) is better than 68.82% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GTN is in line with the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.25%, GTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- GTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GTN has a Operating Margin of 18.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GTN outperforms 88.17% of its industry peers.
- GTN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.27%, GTN is doing worse than 63.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GTN 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
- GTN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GTN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GTN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GTN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that GTN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- GTN has a Altman-Z score (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.75, GTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- GTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.00, GTN is not doing good in the industry: 65.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC5.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- GTN has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, GTN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- GTN has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GTN has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GTN outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GTN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.33%.
- GTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.70% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.32% in the past year.
- 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
- GTN 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 is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-136.2%
EPS Next 2Y-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.26%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.95, the valuation of GTN can be described as very cheap.
- 91.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- GTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.78, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GTN is valued cheaper than 98.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, GTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 79.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GTN is valued cheaper than 98.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
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 -28.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.13%, GTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, GTN pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN pays more dividend than 94.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, GTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.13% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GTN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.86%!
- 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
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-14%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners85.51%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners5.74%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap455.32M
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target6.53 (46.41%)
Short Float %6.68%
Short Ratio4.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.13% |
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)-22.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-144.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY16.82%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY56.22%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY96.63%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY119.7%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 | 0.72 |
F-Score4
WACC5.87%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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-15.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.26%
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 / 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 5.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.16.
What is the financial health of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) stock?
The financial health rating of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) is 3 / 10.