TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:TSQ - US8922311019 - Common Stock
4.36 USD
-0.02 (-0.46%)
Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. TSQ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. TSQ may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally TSQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TSQ was profitable.
In the past year TSQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TSQ reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years TSQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
TSQ's Return On Assets of 3.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
TSQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.20%) for TSQ is below the current ROIC(11.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% |
ROA(3y)-2.48%
ROA(5y)-3.17%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
1.3 Margins
TSQ has a better Profit Margin (4.16%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.86%, TSQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.52%, TSQ is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSQ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.16% | ||
| GM | 27.52% |
OM growth 3Y-10.55%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
TSQ 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, TSQ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TSQ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TSQ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.37, we must say that TSQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.37, TSQ is doing worse than 63.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSQ is 14.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take TSQ, 14.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.25, TSQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
TSQ has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TSQ's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, TSQ is doing worse than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TSQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 166.79%, which is quite impressive.
TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.07%.
TSQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 43.56% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 2.41, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TSQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 98.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.23, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 88.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TSQ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
TSQ's earnings are expected to grow with 43.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.19%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of TSQ has falen by -36.43%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, TSQ pays a better dividend. On top of this TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TSQ grows each year by 18.02%, which is quite nice.
TSQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of TSQ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
TSQ pays out 70.58% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TSQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.58%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
NYSE:TSQ (11/21/2025, 3:36:59 PM)
4.36
-0.02 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.5%
Inst Owner Change-1.98%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change0.53%
Market Cap71.72M
Revenue(TTM)438.69M
Net Income(TTM)18.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target13.77 (215.83%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
DP70.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.84%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)30.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.84%
Max EPS beat(4)162.38%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-116.76%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-187.52%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY41.51%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY23.63%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY42.82%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY64.42%
SpS26.67
BVpS-2.27
TBVpS-20.99
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 14.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.18% | ||
| OM | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.16% | ||
| GM | 27.52% | ||
| FCFM | 7% |
ROA(3y)-2.48%
ROA(5y)-3.17%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
ROICexc(3y)11.08%
ROICexc(5y)9.83%
ROICexgc(3y)35.42%
ROICexgc(5y)32.69%
ROCE(3y)12.92%
ROCE(5y)11.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.71%
OM growth 3Y-10.55%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.37 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)67.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.06%
EPS Next Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-3%
EBIT Next Year295.42%
EBIT Next 3Y63.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.48%
FCF growth 3Y-13.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.04%
OCF growth 1Y-19%
OCF growth 3Y-7.27%
OCF growth 5Y4.04%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A / TSQ FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TSQ.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) stock?
The financial health rating of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is expected to grow by 128.86% in the next year.