TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TGNA • US87901J1051
19.12 USD
-0.08 (-0.42%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 12:34 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to TGNA. TGNA was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. TGNA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. TGNA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally TGNA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make TGNA suitable 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years TGNA has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years TGNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- TGNA has a better Return On Assets (5.04%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- TGNA has a Return On Equity of 11.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 80.22% 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 85.71% 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 7.01%.
| 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
- TGNA has a Profit Margin of 11.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TGNA has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.88%, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- TGNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- TGNA's Gross Margin of 39.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TGNA outperforms 51.65% of 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TGNA is still 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
- TGNA has an Altman-Z score of 3.07. 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 3.07, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.89, TGNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that 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's Current ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of 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's Quick ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. TGNA outperforms 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.
- 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
- 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-47.55%
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.
- 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 8.14, the valuation of TGNA can be described as reasonable.
- 86.81% 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 (28.41), we can say TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.21, the valuation of TGNA can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TGNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.64), we can say TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
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)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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.
- TGNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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%
NYSE:TGNA (2/3/2026, 12:34:01 PM)
19.12
-0.08 (-0.42%)
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 Change-1.69%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change10.56%
Market Cap3.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (15.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
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 | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.57 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY12.29%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY16.11%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY13.94%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY15.21%
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 | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 8.14 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.