GRAY MEDIA INC (GTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GTN - US3893751061 - Common Stock
4.94 USD
-0.1 (-1.98%)
Overall GTN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GTN against 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. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years GTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.43%, GTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of GTN (6.14%) is better than 69.47% 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 8.51%.
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
The Profit Margin of GTN (4.17%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GTN has grown nicely.
GTN has a better Operating Margin (22.26%) than 95.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GTN has remained more or less at the same level.
GTN has a Gross Margin (32.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 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.
GTN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GTN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GTN 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 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GTN (0.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GTN is 7.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take GTN, 7.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GTN outperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.97 is on the high side and indicates that GTN has dependencies on debt 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
WACC5.95%
2.3 Liquidity
GTN has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GTN (0.87) is worse than 65.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GTN (0.87) is worse 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.70% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, GTN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.06% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.42% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.83% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
GTN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GTN is cheaper than 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say GTN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.93, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GTN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, GTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.93 |
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 83.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GTN is valued cheaper than 97.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
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 -28.83% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 6.35%, GTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.35. GTN pays more dividend than 93.68% of the companies 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 | 6.35% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GTN grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
GTN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
GTN's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP56.76%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
NYSE:GTN (11/11/2025, 1:14:40 PM)
4.94
-0.1 (-1.98%)
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 Cap504.32M
Revenue(TTM)3.64B
Net Income(TTM)148.00M
Analysts78
Price Target6.2 (25.51%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio4.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
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 | 6.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY15.18%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY51.73%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY140.39%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY164.18%
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
WACC5.95%
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.