OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:OUT • US69007J3041

28.63 USD
-0.57 (-1.95%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
28.63 USD
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM

This OUT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall OUT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated OUT against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While OUT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. OUT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. OUT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year OUT was profitable.
  • OUT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: OUT reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Of the past 5 years OUT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
OUT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOUT 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 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.21%, OUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.42%, OUT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.82%, OUT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OUT is in line with the industry average of 4.96%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.82%) for OUT is above the 3 year average (4.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.21%
ROE 17.42%
ROIC 4.82%
ROA(3y)-0.27%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-5.86%
ROE(5y)-4.6%
ROIC(3y)4.34%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
OUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • OUT's Profit Margin of 6.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OUT is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OUT has grown nicely.
  • OUT has a Operating Margin of 15.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OUT underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • OUT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • OUT has a Gross Margin of 74.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: OUT outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • OUT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.81%
PM (TTM) 6.37%
GM 74.02%
OM growth 3Y10.75%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y198.47%
PM growth 5Y11.93%
GM growth 3Y0.26%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
OUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. OUT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OUT is destroying value.
  • OUT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
OUT Yearly Shares OutstandingOUT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
OUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that OUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.66, OUT is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OUT is 12.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take OUT, 12.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OUT (12.12) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.90 is on the high side and indicates that OUT has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of OUT (3.90) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.9
Debt/FCF 12.12
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.92%
OUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • OUT has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that OUT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • OUT has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is in the better half of the industry: OUT outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that OUT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, OUT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
OUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. OUT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.51% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, OUT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.51%
EPS 3Y4.28%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.08%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, OUT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.82%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
OUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
OUT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOUT 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

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4. OUT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • OUT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.46.
  • OUT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OUT is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, OUT is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of OUT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OUT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.57, OUT is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.46
Fwd PE 22.5
OUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • OUT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OUT is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OUT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.65
EV/EBITDA 17
OUT Per share dataOUT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • OUT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • OUT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.96%

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5. OUT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, OUT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.39, OUT is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, OUT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of OUT decreases each year by -3.24%.
  • OUT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • OUT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
OUT Yearly Dividends per shareOUT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 181.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OUT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP181.72%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.96%
OUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
OUT Dividend Payout.OUT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OUT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OUT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

OUTFRONT MEDIA INC

NYSE:OUT (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 28.63 0 (0%)

28.63

-0.57 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners108.14%
Inst Owner Change-3.9%
Ins Owners1.99%
Ins Owner Change3.65%
Market Cap5.04B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)115.40M
Analysts81.82
Price Target26.01 (-9.15%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.24%
DP181.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.33%
Min EPS beat(2)1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)19.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.16%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.27%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.1%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.46
Fwd PE 22.5
P/S 2.78
P/FCF 23.65
P/OCF 16.05
P/B 7.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY6.23%
SpS10.29
BVpS3.76
TBVpS-11.17
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.92
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.21%
ROE 17.42%
ROCE 6.1%
ROIC 4.82%
ROICexc 4.88%
ROICexgc 11.27%
OM 15.81%
PM (TTM) 6.37%
GM 74.02%
FCFM 11.76%
ROA(3y)-0.27%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-5.86%
ROE(5y)-4.6%
ROIC(3y)4.34%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
ROICexc(3y)4.37%
ROICexc(5y)3.36%
ROICexgc(3y)9.75%
ROICexgc(5y)7.47%
ROCE(3y)5.52%
ROCE(5y)4.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.68%
OM growth 3Y10.75%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y198.47%
PM growth 5Y11.93%
GM growth 3Y0.26%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.9
Debt/FCF 12.12
Debt/EBITDA 5.73
Cap/Depr 61.49%
Cap/Sales 5.57%
Interest Coverage 2.04
Cash Conversion 69.68%
Profit Quality 184.66%
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 0.66
F-Score4
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)144.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.51%
EPS 3Y4.28%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y35.82%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.08%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0%
EBIT growth 3Y19.32%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.56%
EBIT Next Year18.88%
EBIT Next 3Y11.96%
EBIT Next 5Y10.52%
FCF growth 1Y491.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y11.44%
OCF growth 1Y37.42%
OCF growth 3Y44.68%
OCF growth 5Y1.56%

OUTFRONT MEDIA INC / OUT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for OUT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to OUT.


Can you provide the valuation status for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) stock?

OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OUT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) is 30.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.61.


What is the expected EPS growth for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) is expected to grow by 35.82% in the next year.