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TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

19.76 USD
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Last: 12/11/2025, 8:09:30 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to TGNA. TGNA was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. TGNA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. TGNA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes TGNA very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TGNA was profitable.
TGNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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 has a better Return On Assets (5.04%) than 81.91% of its industry peers.
TGNA has a better Return On Equity (11.01%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TGNA (7.32%) is better than 81.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TGNA is in line with the industry average of 8.07%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.92%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TGNA has grown nicely.
TGNA has a better Operating Margin (20.88%) than 96.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
TGNA has a Gross Margin (39.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

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.
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 3.08 indicates that TGNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TGNA's Altman-Z score of 3.08 is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TGNA outperforms 71.28% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.81, TGNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.92%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.22, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.22, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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

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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, TGNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.17% on average per year.
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

TGNA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.91% yearly.
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 8.41, the valuation of TGNA can be described as very reasonable.
85.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.41, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TGNA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 86.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.41
Fwd PE 6.41
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TGNA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TGNA is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies listed 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 75.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.41
EV/EBITDA 7.78
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.
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)0.48
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%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.49, TGNA pays a better dividend. On top of this TGNA pays more dividend than 81.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TGNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of TGNA grows each year by 11.34%, which is quite nice.
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
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

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%
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 (12/11/2025, 8:09:30 PM)

After market: 19.76 0 (0%)

19.76

+0.15 (+0.76%)

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 Change0.98%
Market Cap3.18B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (11.84%)
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 8.41
Fwd PE 6.41
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 7.41
P/OCF 6.79
P/B 1.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.78
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY11.89%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY15.59%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY13.49%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY14.72%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 3.08
F-Score6
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 8.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.


Can you provide the financial health for TGNA stock?

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