OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:OUT • US69007J3041
26.02 USD
+0.55 (+2.16%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
26.02 USD
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After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, OUT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OUT was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of OUT while its profitability can be described as average. OUT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- OUT had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- OUT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- OUT's Return On Assets of 2.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OUT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.42%, OUT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: OUT outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- OUT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.34%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.34%) for OUT is below the current ROIC(4.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- OUT has a Profit Margin of 6.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OUT outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- OUT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.81%, OUT is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- OUT has a Gross Margin (74.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OUT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- OUT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- OUT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for OUT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- OUT has an Altman-Z score of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that OUT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- OUT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.54) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- OUT has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.12. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OUT would need 12.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.12, OUT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.90 is on the high side and indicates that OUT has dependencies on debt financing.
- OUT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: OUT underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that OUT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.79, OUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT has a Quick 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.
- The Quick ratio of OUT (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- OUT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.61%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, OUT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.35% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.48% in the past year.
- OUT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.61%
EPS 3Y211.13%
EPS 5Y-10.35%
EPS Q2Q%33.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.74%
Revenue growth 5Y0.54%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.30% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- OUT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.17%
EPS Next 2Y42.2%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of OUT.
- OUT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- OUT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.25.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of OUT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OUT is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, OUT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
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 80.00% 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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.04 |
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 27.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.2%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- OUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.52, OUT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, OUT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
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
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 2Y42.2%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners108.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners1.99%
Ins Owner Change-1.77%
Market Cap4.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)115.40M
Analysts81.82
Price Target26.01 (-0.04%)
Short Float %2.5%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.24%
DP181.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.68%
PT rev (3m)29.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.86 | ||
| P/B | 6.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.04 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY4.9%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY7.22%
SpS10.83
BVpS3.96
TBVpS-11.76
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)27.61%
EPS 3Y211.13%
EPS 5Y-10.35%
EPS Q2Q%33.69%
EPS Next Y56.17%
EPS Next 2Y42.2%
EPS Next 3Y27.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.74%
Revenue growth 5Y0.54%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y0%
EBIT growth 3Y19.32%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.56%
EBIT Next Year18.88%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y7.98%
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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OUT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) is 32.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.57.
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 56.17% in the next year.