TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TGNA - US87901J1051 - Common Stock
19.395 USD
+0.04 (+0.23%)
TGNA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make TGNA suitable for value 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
TGNA's Return On Assets of 5.04% is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 81.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.01%, TGNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.49% 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TGNA is in line with the industry average of 7.98%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of TGNA (11.92%) is better than 84.69% of its industry peers.
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 96.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.45%, TGNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TGNA is creating some value.
TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TGNA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TGNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.07 indicates that TGNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TGNA has a better Altman-Z score (3.07) than 82.65% 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 73.47% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.81, TGNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.55%
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's Current ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 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.
TGNA has a Quick ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 82.65% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
TGNA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.73%.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, TGNA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-47.42%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-10.9%
EPS Next 5Y-1.91%
Revenue Next Year-12.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.43%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of TGNA.
82.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. TGNA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
TGNA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.07.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
TGNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TGNA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
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 -10.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-10.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
TGNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.50.
TGNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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.
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 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-10.9%
NYSE:TGNA (12/3/2025, 12:00:18 PM)
19.395
+0.04 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.14%
Inst Owner Change-5.54%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change2.67%
Market Cap3.12B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts76.36
Price Target22.1 (13.95%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP23.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
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)4.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.67 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY12.12%
EPS(NY)3.2
Fwd EY16.48%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY13.75%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY14.99%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
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 | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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-47.42%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-10.9%
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-12.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.43%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.51%
EBIT growth 3Y0.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.42%
EBIT Next Year-29.7%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.86%
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
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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 8.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.
Can you provide the financial health for TGNA stock?
The financial health rating of TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 8 / 10.