TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TGNA • US87901J1051
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At close: Feb 2, 2026
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall TGNA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated TGNA against 91 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. Finally TGNA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, TGNA could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- TGNA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year TGNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- TGNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years TGNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.04%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- TGNA's Return On Equity of 11.01% is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
- TGNA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.32% is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TGNA is above the industry average of 7.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.92%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- TGNA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TGNA has a Operating Margin of 20.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 96.70% of its industry peers.
- TGNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- TGNA has a Gross Margin (39.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- TGNA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- TGNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TGNA has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, TGNA has less shares outstanding
- TGNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.07 indicates that TGNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of TGNA (3.07) is better than 83.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TGNA is 5.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take TGNA, 5.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- TGNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.89) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
- TGNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of TGNA (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.39%
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.
- TGNA has a Current ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that TGNA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TGNA has a better Quick ratio (2.22) than 83.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.29% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, TGNA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.17% on average over the past years.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- TGNA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TGNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: TGNA is cheaper than 86.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.41. TGNA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TGNA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.64, TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TGNA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TGNA is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- TGNA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TGNA is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TGNA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- TGNA's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.72% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%, TGNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, TGNA pays a better dividend. On top of this TGNA pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, TGNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 23.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TGNA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.42%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
TEGNA INC / TGNA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TEGNA INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to TGNA.
What is the valuation status of TEGNA INC (TGNA) stock?
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for TGNA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 8.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for TGNA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TEGNA INC (TGNA) is expected to decline by -47.55% in the next year.