5.76 USD
+0.04 (+0.7%)
Overall STGW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated STGW against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. STGW has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. STGW scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STGW had positive earnings in the past year.
STGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years STGW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STGW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of STGW (0.46%) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of STGW (2.63%) is better than 63.83% of its industry peers.
STGW's Return On Invested Capital of 3.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STGW outperforms 52.13% of its industry peers.
STGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.06%. This is below the industry average of 8.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.06% |
ROA(3y)0.25%
ROA(5y)-3.09%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
1.3 Margins
STGW has a Profit Margin (0.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
STGW has a Operating Margin (5.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STGW has declined.
STGW has a Gross Margin (36.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STGW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.68% | ||
| GM | 36.17% |
OM growth 3Y4.6%
OM growth 5Y-5.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.82%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STGW is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for STGW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STGW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
STGW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.01, we must say that STGW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
STGW has a Altman-Z score of 1.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGW outperforms 54.26% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGW is 7.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take STGW, 7.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STGW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.12. This is in the better half of the industry: STGW outperforms 69.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.04 is on the high side and indicates that STGW has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STGW (2.04) is worse than 71.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
STGW has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that STGW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.89, STGW is not doing good in the industry: 64.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that STGW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STGW has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: STGW underperforms 62.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STGW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.31%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.75% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.31%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.75%
Revenue growth 3Y24.58%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.03% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, STGW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.59%
EPS Next 2Y17.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%
EPS Next 5Y23.03%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.13%
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.48, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGW.
87.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say STGW is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGW.
87.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say STGW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STGW is cheaper than 63.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STGW is cheaper than 76.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STGW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
STGW's earnings are expected to grow with 19.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STGW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:STGW (12/10/2025, 12:40:06 PM)
5.76
+0.04 (+0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.39%
Inst Owner Change-4.13%
Ins Owners12.94%
Ins Owner Change-1%
Market Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.89B
Net Income(TTM)19.68M
Analysts78.57
Price Target8.41 (46.01%)
Short Float %7.74%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.64%
Min EPS beat(2)2.34%
Max EPS beat(2)6.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.04%
Max EPS beat(4)6.95%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.85%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.19%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.11%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.52%
PT rev (3m)0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY13.37%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY18.15%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY14.76%
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY16.72%
SpS11.46
BVpS2.97
TBVpS-6.74
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.63% | ||
| ROCE | 5.07% | ||
| ROIC | 3.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.95% | ||
| OM | 5.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.68% | ||
| GM | 36.17% | ||
| FCFM | 7.41% |
ROA(3y)0.25%
ROA(5y)-3.09%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)4.36%
ROICexc(5y)3.7%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.74%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y56.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.55%
OM growth 3Y4.6%
OM growth 5Y-5.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.82%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1089.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score7
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)13.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)18834.8%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.31%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y7.59%
EPS Next 2Y17.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%
EPS Next 5Y23.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.75%
Revenue growth 3Y24.58%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.13%
EBIT growth 1Y31.41%
EBIT growth 3Y30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y8.88%
EBIT Next Year173.31%
EBIT Next 3Y48.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.73%
FCF growth 3Y-11.41%
FCF growth 5Y12.4%
OCF growth 1Y65.17%
OCF growth 3Y-10.74%
OCF growth 5Y10.25%
STAGWELL INC / STGW FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STAGWELL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to STGW.
What is the valuation status of STAGWELL INC (STGW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to STAGWELL INC (STGW). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of STGW stock?
STAGWELL INC (STGW) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of STAGWELL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STAGWELL INC (STGW) is 7.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.94.
Can you provide the financial health for STGW stock?
The financial health rating of STAGWELL INC (STGW) is 2 / 10.