TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TGNA - US87901J1051 - Common Stock
18.96 USD
+0.09 (+0.48%)
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Overall TGNA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated TGNA against 93 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. These ratings could make TGNA a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
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.
- In the past 5 years TGNA has always been profitable.
- TGNA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- TGNA has a Return On Assets of 5.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- TGNA has a better Return On Equity (11.01%) than 78.49% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.32%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TGNA is above the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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
- TGNA has a Profit Margin of 11.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 84.95% of its industry peers.
- TGNA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TGNA's Operating Margin of 20.88% is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
- TGNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.45%, TGNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.54% 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TGNA is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for TGNA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- TGNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TGNA has an Altman-Z score of 3.06. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.06, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.89, TGNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 53.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.16%
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 82.80% 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 83.87% 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%.
- TGNA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.57% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the past 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
- TGNA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.91% yearly.
- TGNA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.78% yearly.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.07, the valuation of TGNA can be described as reasonable.
- 87.10% 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 (27.32), we can say TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.16, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TGNA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 84.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TGNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.30), we can say TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of TGNA 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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%, TGNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- TGNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.26. TGNA pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, TGNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners96.18%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change10.56%
Market Cap3.05B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (16.56%)
Short Float %6.56%
Short Ratio7.5
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 | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY12.39%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY16.25%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY14.06%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY15.34%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 | 3.06 |
F-Score6
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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 8.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
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.