GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GTN - US3893751061 - Common Stock
4.96 USD
+0.13 (+2.69%)
4.99 USD
+0.03 (+0.6%)
Taking everything into account, GTN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GTN was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GTN while its profitability can be described as average. GTN is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GTN was profitable.
In the past year GTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
GTN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GTN's Return On Assets of 0.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 60.64% of its industry peers.
GTN has a Return On Equity of 1.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN outperforms 62.77% of its industry peers.
GTN has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) than 64.89% of its industry peers.
GTN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.68%. This is below the industry average of 8.03%.
| 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 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GTN has grown nicely.
GTN's Operating Margin of 18.67% is amongst the best of the industry. GTN outperforms 88.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GTN has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.27%, GTN is not doing good in the industry: 64.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GTN'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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for GTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
GTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GTN has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. 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 (0.73) 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.
GTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 58.51% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.00, GTN is not doing good in the industry: 69.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC5.94%
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.
GTN's Current ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN is outperformed by 61.70% of its industry peers.
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 (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.70% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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 -4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-136.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
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 6.61, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
88.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. GTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.95, 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 98.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GTN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GTN is cheaper than 76.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
97.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GTN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
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 -28.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, GTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. GTN pays more dividend than 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, GTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-28.41%
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GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.6%
Inst Owner Change8.67%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap506.37M
Revenue(TTM)3.35B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target6.53 (31.65%)
Short Float %5.78%
Short Ratio4.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP200%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)51.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)60.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)30.57%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)22.45%
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)5.21%
PT rev (3m)8.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY15.12%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY51.18%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY86.89%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY107.63%
SpS32.79
BVpS27.51
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
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 | 0.73 |
F-Score4
WACC5.94%
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-136.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
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-22.88%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.27%
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.
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 6 / 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 -136.2% in the next year.