TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TGNA • US87901J1051
20.74 USD
+1.67 (+8.76%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
20.6803 USD
-0.06 (-0.29%)
Pre-Market: 2/10/2026, 8:22:16 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to TGNA. TGNA was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making TGNA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. TGNA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. TGNA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make TGNA suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TGNA was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- TGNA has a Return On Assets of 5.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
- TGNA's Return On Equity of 11.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TGNA outperforms 79.35% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.32%, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.87% 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 above the industry average of 7.06%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.92%, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TGNA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.88%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TGNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- TGNA has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- TGNA has a better Altman-Z score (3.11) than 84.78% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.81, TGNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that TGNA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of TGNA (2.22) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that TGNA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TGNA's Quick ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 83.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
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%.
- Measured over the past years, TGNA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.57% on average per year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, TGNA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.91% on average per year.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of TGNA.
- 83.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TGNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.73, the valuation of TGNA can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.86, TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of TGNA 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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%.
- TGNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.25. TGNA pays more dividend than 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- TGNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
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.
- As TGNA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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%
20.74
+1.67 (+8.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners96.18%
Inst Owner Change-2.43%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change9.68%
Market Cap3.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (6.56%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio6.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP23.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.04 |
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY11.33%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY14.85%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY12.86%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY14.02%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number31.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.11 |
F-Score6
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 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 8.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.
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.