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TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TGNA - US87901J1051 - Common Stock

19.16 USD
-0.11 (-0.57%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall TGNA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated TGNA against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. TGNA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. TGNA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, TGNA could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TGNA had positive earnings in the past year.
TGNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years TGNA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years TGNA had a positive operating cash flow.
TGNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTGNA 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

TGNA's Return On Assets of 5.04% is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 82.65% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.01%, TGNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.32%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
TGNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.98%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 11.01%
ROIC 7.32%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
TGNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTGNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.92%, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TGNA has grown nicely.
TGNA has a Operating Margin of 20.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 96.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.45%, TGNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.92%
GM 39.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y9.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
TGNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTGNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TGNA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TGNA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TGNA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TGNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TGNA Yearly Shares OutstandingTGNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
TGNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTGNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.07 indicates that TGNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.07, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.65% of the companies in the same industry.
TGNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.89. This is a neutral value as TGNA would need 5.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TGNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.89) than 73.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
TGNA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TGNA outperforms 51.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 3.07
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC6.62%
TGNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTGNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

TGNA has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of TGNA (2.22) is better than 82.65% of its industry peers.
TGNA has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TGNA (2.22) is better than 82.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
TGNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTGNA 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

TGNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.29%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the past year.
TGNA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.29%
EPS 3Y13.15%
EPS 5Y17.57%
EPS Q2Q%-64.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%-19.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.91% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-47.55%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
EPS Next 5Y-1.91%
Revenue Next Year-12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.78%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
TGNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTGNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
TGNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTGNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.15, the valuation of TGNA can be described as very reasonable.
84.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
TGNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.22 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TGNA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 86.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. TGNA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 6.22
TGNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTGNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TGNA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TGNA is cheaper than 75.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.19
EV/EBITDA 7.68
TGNA Per share dataTGNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TGNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as TGNA's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, TGNA pays a better dividend. On top of this TGNA pays more dividend than 80.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, TGNA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of TGNA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.34%!
TGNA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TGNA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
TGNA Yearly Dividends per shareTGNA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

TGNA pays out 23.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.42%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
TGNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTGNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
TGNA Dividend Payout.TGNA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TGNA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TEGNA INC

NYSE:TGNA (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.16 0 (0%)

19.16

-0.11 (-0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners96.3%
Inst Owner Change-5.54%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change2.67%
Market Cap3.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (15.34%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP23.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)16.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(4)16.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.35%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.84%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.95%
PT rev (1m)1.56%
PT rev (3m)1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 6.22
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 7.19
P/OCF 6.59
P/B 0.99
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.68
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY12.27%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY16.08%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY13.92%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY15.18%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number31.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 11.01%
ROCE 9.38%
ROIC 7.32%
ROICexc 7.59%
ROICexgc 53.74%
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.92%
GM 39.45%
FCFM 14.93%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
ROICexc(3y)9.96%
ROICexc(5y)9.97%
ROICexgc(3y)67.45%
ROICexgc(5y)66.75%
ROCE(3y)11.74%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.76%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y9.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Debt/EBITDA 3.61
Cap/Depr 38.76%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage 3.72
Cash Conversion 66.81%
Profit Quality 125.2%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
Altman-Z 3.07
F-Score6
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)45.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)112.93%
Profit Quality(5y)117.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.29%
EPS 3Y13.15%
EPS 5Y17.57%
EPS Q2Q%-64.89%
EPS Next Y-47.55%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
EPS Next 5Y-1.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%-19.34%
Revenue Next Year-12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.51%
EBIT growth 3Y0.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.42%
EBIT Next Year-29.63%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.03%
EBIT Next 5Y-3.53%
FCF growth 1Y-25.19%
FCF growth 3Y12.99%
FCF growth 5Y24.78%
OCF growth 1Y-24.49%
OCF growth 3Y10.94%
OCF growth 5Y18.15%

TEGNA INC / TGNA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TEGNA INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to TGNA.


Can you provide the valuation status for TEGNA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to TEGNA INC (TGNA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of TGNA stock?

TEGNA INC (TGNA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of TEGNA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 8.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.


Can you provide the financial health for TGNA stock?

The financial health rating of TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 8 / 10.