OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:OUT • US69007J3041
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This OUT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. OUT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- OUT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year OUT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years OUT 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years OUT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of OUT (2.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.58%, OUT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.16%, OUT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.69%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.69%) for OUT is below the current ROIC(5.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.62% | ||
| ROE | 19.58% | ||
| ROIC | 5.16% |
ROA(3y)-0.12%
ROA(5y)0.39%
ROE(3y)-2.56%
ROE(5y)0.51%
ROIC(3y)4.69%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of OUT (7.59%) is worse than 60.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OUT has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.00%, OUT is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OUT has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.18%, OUT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OUT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.59% | ||
| GM | 74.18% |
OM growth 3Y2.13%
OM growth 5Y26.6%
PM growth 3Y1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OUT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, OUT has more shares outstanding
- OUT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that OUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- OUT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.70) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of OUT is 12.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take OUT, 12.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- OUT's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OUT outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- OUT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- OUT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.64) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- OUT has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that OUT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 0.92, OUT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. 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's Quick ratio of 0.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OUT outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. OUT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- OUT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.51%, which is quite impressive.
- OUT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.28% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.04% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, OUT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.51%
EPS 3Y4.28%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.11%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%4.08%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, OUT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.54% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, OUT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.09%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y14.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. OUT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of OUT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OUT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OUT is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.53, OUT is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.67, the valuation of OUT can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OUT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OUT is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.95, OUT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OUT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OUT is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OUT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OUT is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of OUT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- OUT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y14.54%
5. OUT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- OUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.33, OUT is paying slightly less dividend.
- OUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of OUT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.21%!
- OUT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- OUT pays out 151.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of OUT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP151.19%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y14.54%
OUT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.52
+0.45 (+1.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners99.97%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change1.53%
Market Cap5.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.83B
Net Income(TTM)139.10M
Analysts81.82
Price Target32.03 (8.5%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.21%
DP151.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.76%
Min EPS beat(2)4.08%
Max EPS beat(2)19.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.8%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.15%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.13%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.91%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.74%
PT rev (1m)23.14%
PT rev (3m)26.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2338.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)128.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.9 | ||
| P/B | 7.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY3.96%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY5.92%
SpS10.4
BVpS4.04
TBVpS-10.84
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.23823 (-68.71%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.62% | ||
| ROE | 19.58% | ||
| ROCE | 6.53% | ||
| ROIC | 5.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.01% | ||
| OM | 17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.59% | ||
| GM | 74.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.23% |
ROA(3y)-0.12%
ROA(5y)0.39%
ROE(3y)-2.56%
ROE(5y)0.51%
ROIC(3y)4.69%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
ROICexc(3y)4.76%
ROICexc(5y)4.2%
ROICexgc(3y)10.76%
ROICexgc(5y)9.39%
ROCE(3y)5.97%
ROCE(5y)5.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y37.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.34%
OM growth 3Y2.13%
OM growth 5Y26.6%
PM growth 3Y1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 147.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
F-Score4
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)67.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.38%
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 Y33.09%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y14.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.11%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%4.08%
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.26%
EBIT growth 5Y36.96%
EBIT Next Year99.5%
EBIT Next 3Y29.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y28.37%
OCF growth 1Y2.81%
OCF growth 3Y6.58%
OCF growth 5Y18.69%
OUTFRONT MEDIA INC / OUT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for OUT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to OUT.
What is the valuation status of OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC?
OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) stock?
The financial health rating of OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for OUT stock?
The dividend rating of OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 151.19%.