OUTFRONT MEDIA INC (OUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:OUT - US69007J3041 - REIT
24.17 USD
-0.17 (-0.7%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to OUT. OUT was compared to 30 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- OUT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year OUT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.21%, OUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- OUT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OUT outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OUT is in line with the industry average of 4.86%.
- 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.
- With a Operating Margin value of 15.81%, OUT is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OUT has declined.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for OUT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, OUT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, OUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.51, we must say that OUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.51, OUT is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.12, OUT is in the better half of 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OUT is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.97%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, OUT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that OUT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- OUT has a Quick ratio (0.79) which 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.61% over the past year.
- The earnings per share for OUT have been decreasing by -10.35% on average. This is quite bad
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, OUT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.30% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.58% on average over the next years.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for OUT.
- OUT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OUT is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, OUT is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of OUT.
- 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OUT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- OUT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OUT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 18.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.56 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of OUT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as OUT's earnings are expected to grow with 27.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
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.
- OUT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.69.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, 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)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners108.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners1.99%
Ins Owner Change-1.35%
Market Cap4.04B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)115.40M
Analysts81.82
Price Target25.33 (4.8%)
Short Float %3.15%
Short Ratio2.66
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)7.97%
PT rev (3m)26.16%
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)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.46 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.87 | ||
| P/B | 6.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY5.27%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY7.77%
SpS10.83
BVpS3.96
TBVpS-11.76
PEG (NY)0.53
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 | 0.51 |
F-Score4
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 5 / 10 to OUT.
Can you provide the valuation status for OUTFRONT MEDIA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 29.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.1.
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.