TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TSQ - US8922311019 - Common Stock
5.17 USD
-0.27 (-4.96%)
Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. While TSQ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TSQ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. TSQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TSQ was profitable.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TSQ reported negative net income in multiple years.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.38%, TSQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.53% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ's Return On Invested Capital of 11.26% is amongst the best of the industry. TSQ outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
TSQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is above the industry average of 7.16%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.16%, TSQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of TSQ (14.86%) is better than 81.05% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSQ has a worse Gross Margin (27.52%) than 67.37% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
TSQ has an Altman-Z score of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.39, TSQ is doing worse than 63.16% 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.
TSQ has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying 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 65.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.88) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, TSQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.89% on average per year.
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 43.72% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y135.04%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TSQ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.13, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very reasonable.
TSQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 77.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. TSQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.16% 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 91.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
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 43.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.95%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of TSQ dropped by -26.35% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.95% |
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.
TSQ has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
70.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSQ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TSQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP70.58%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
NYSE:TSQ (12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
5.17
-0.27 (-4.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.41%
Inst Owner Change-1.99%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap85.10M
Revenue(TTM)438.69M
Net Income(TTM)18.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target13.77 (166.34%)
Short Float %0.71%
Short Ratio1.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.95% |
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)-20.59%
PT rev (3m)-20.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.84 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY35.01%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY12.31%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY36.09%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY54.29%
SpS26.65
BVpS-2.27
TBVpS-20.97
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 | 0.39 |
F-Score7
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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 Y135.04%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
Revenue Next Year-4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-3%
EBIT Next Year293.82%
EBIT Next 3Y59.6%
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 4 / 10 to TSQ.
What is the valuation status for TSQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
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 135.04% in the next year.