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STAGWELL INC (STGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STGW - US85256A1097 - Common Stock

5.95 USD
+0.12 (+2.06%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 4:10:42 PM
5.89 USD
-0.06 (-1.01%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 4:10:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

STGW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of STGW while its profitability can be described as average. STGW scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STGW was profitable.
STGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: STGW reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years STGW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
STGW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTGW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

STGW has a Return On Assets of 0.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: STGW outperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
STGW has a Return On Equity of 2.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: STGW outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STGW (3.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 RankSector 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%
STGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

STGW has a Profit Margin (0.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
STGW's Operating Margin of 5.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STGW outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
STGW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.17%, STGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.74% of the companies in the same industry.
STGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
STGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STGW is destroying value.
STGW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STGW has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for STGW is higher compared to a year ago.
STGW Yearly Shares OutstandingSTGW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
STGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

STGW has an Altman-Z score of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that STGW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of STGW (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (7.12) than 69.15% of its industry peers.
STGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STGW (2.04) is worse than 71.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.04
Debt/FCF 7.12
Altman-Z 1.01
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC6.8%
STGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that STGW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of STGW (0.89) is worse than 64.89% of its industry peers.
STGW has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, STGW is doing worse than 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
STGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
STGW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.75%.
Measured over the past years, STGW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average per year.
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

STGW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.03% yearly.
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

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
STGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
STGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.73, the valuation of STGW can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STGW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, STGW is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.69, the valuation of STGW can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGW is valued cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, STGW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.73
Fwd PE 5.69
STGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

STGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STGW is cheaper than 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7
EV/EBITDA 9.16
STGW Per share dataSTGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STGW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

STAGWELL INC

NASDAQ:STGW (12/11/2025, 4:10:42 PM)

After market: 5.89 -0.06 (-1.01%)

5.95

+0.12 (+2.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners41.39%
Inst Owner Change-4.13%
Ins Owners12.94%
Ins Owner Change-1%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)2.89B
Net Income(TTM)19.68M
Analysts78.57
Price Target8.41 (41.34%)
Short Float %7.74%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 7.73
Fwd PE 5.69
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 7
P/OCF 6.18
P/B 2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.16
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY12.94%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY17.57%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY14.28%
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY16.19%
SpS11.46
BVpS2.97
TBVpS-6.74
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.8%
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 7.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.


Can you provide the financial health for STGW stock?

The financial health rating of STAGWELL INC (STGW) is 2 / 10.