GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GTN - US3893751061 - Common Stock
4.885 USD
-0.19 (-3.65%)
Taking everything into account, GTN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GTN was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. While GTN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. GTN has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. GTN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GTN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GTN 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GTN's Return On Assets of 1.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
GTN has a Return On Equity of 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 67.37% of its industry peers.
GTN has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GTN is below the industry average of 8.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.14%) for GTN is above the 3 year average (5.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.44%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
1.3 Margins
GTN has a Profit Margin of 4.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
GTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GTN's Operating Margin of 22.26% is amongst the best of the industry. GTN outperforms 95.79% of its industry peers.
GTN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GTN's Gross Margin of 32.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 41.05% of its industry peers.
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 | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 32.46% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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
GTN has an Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN has a Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GTN outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
GTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.90. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GTN would need 7.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.90, GTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.97. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GTN's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.97 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN is outperformed by 67.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC5.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GTN's Current ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN is outperformed by 65.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GTN has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
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%.
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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.06%.
Measured over the past years, GTN 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)11.06%
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -28.83% on average per year.
GTN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
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
GTN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.51.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN is cheaper than 86.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. GTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.91, the valuation of GTN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say GTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN is cheaper than 97.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GTN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GTN's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.31%, GTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, GTN pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN pays more dividend than 93.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, GTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
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
56.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GTN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of GTN has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP56.76%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
NYSE:GTN (11/12/2025, 3:15:31 PM)
4.885
-0.19 (-3.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.67%
Inst Owner Change0.79%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap498.71M
Revenue(TTM)3.64B
Net Income(TTM)148.00M
Analysts78
Price Target6.2 (26.92%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio4.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP56.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)18.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)14.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)43.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)24.02%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)18.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.79%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)19.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-137.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-85.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY15.35%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY52.31%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY141.97%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY166.03%
SpS34.76
BVpS27.73
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number21.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROCE | 8.06% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.56% | ||
| OM | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 32.46% | ||
| FCFM | 19.95% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 478.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
F-Score7
WACC5.96%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.06%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-21.16%
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.9%
EBIT growth 3Y27.22%
EBIT growth 5Y11.61%
EBIT Next Year-21.77%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.28%
FCF growth 3Y86.99%
FCF growth 5Y17.2%
OCF growth 1Y-13.57%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GRAY MEDIA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) stock?
GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) stock?
The financial health rating of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GRAY MEDIA INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) is expected to decline by -140.42% in the next year.