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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TSQ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8922311019 - Common Stock

9.39  +0.22 (+2.4%)

After market: 9.39 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to TSQ. TSQ was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. TSQ has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. TSQ has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TSQ had negative earnings in the past year.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TSQ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years TSQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
TSQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.00%, TSQ is doing worse than 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of TSQ (9.27%) is better than 84.88% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSQ is above the industry average of 6.90%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7%
ROE N/A
ROIC 9.27%
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-4.28%
ROE(3y)-215.52%
ROE(5y)-153.82%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
TSQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

TSQ has a better Operating Margin (13.06%) than 70.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
TSQ has a worse Gross Margin (26.31%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSQ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.31%
OM growth 3Y14.24%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
TSQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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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.
TSQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TSQ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
TSQ Yearly Shares OutstandingTSQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
TSQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that TSQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TSQ has a Altman-Z score of 0.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSQ underperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSQ is 14.88, which is on the high side as it means it would take TSQ, 14.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TSQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSQ outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.88
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC7.27%
TSQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that TSQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Current ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that TSQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Quick ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
TSQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TSQ have decreased strongly by -12.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the past year.
TSQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%127.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.18%

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 36.74% on average per year.
TSQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.81%
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y36.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
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.
TSQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
TSQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TSQ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.21, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 90.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.11. TSQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.21
TSQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSQ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.41
EV/EBITDA 7.14
TSQ Per share dataTSQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSQ's earnings are expected to grow with 36.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y36.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.47%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.36, TSQ pays a better dividend. On top of this TSQ pays more dividend than 93.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, TSQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.47%

5.2 History

TSQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TSQ Yearly Dividends per shareTSQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

TSQ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-31.11%
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y36.74%
TSQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTSQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M

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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A

NYSE:TSQ (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.39 0 (0%)

9.39

+0.22 (+2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners64.28%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.26%
Ins Owner Change1.02%
Market Cap141.32M
Analysts83.33
Price Target19.38 (106.39%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio2.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.47%
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-31.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-21 2025-01-21 (0.1975)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-457.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-996.59%
Max EPS beat(2)80.8%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-263.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-996.59%
Max EPS beat(4)80.8%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-296.41%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-209%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-157.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.02%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-927.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.21
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 4.41
P/OCF 2.86
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.14
EPS(TTM)-2.71
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY13.88%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY22.67%
OCF(TTM)3.28
OCFY34.97%
SpS29.76
BVpS-3.72
TBVpS-24.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.74%
ROIC 9.27%
ROICexc 9.7%
ROICexgc 29.13%
OM 13.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.31%
FCFM 7.15%
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-4.28%
ROE(3y)-215.52%
ROE(5y)-153.82%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
ROICexc(3y)11.14%
ROICexc(5y)9.32%
ROICexgc(3y)37.95%
ROICexgc(5y)32.82%
ROCE(3y)12.93%
ROCE(5y)10.73%
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.33%
OM growth 3Y14.24%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.88
Debt/EBITDA 5.74
Cap/Depr 71%
Cap/Sales 3.88%
Interest Coverage 1.64
Cash Conversion 59.55%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 0.46
F-Score4
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)65.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%127.75%
EPS Next Y31.81%
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y36.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.18%
Revenue Next Year-0.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23%
EBIT growth 3Y22.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.2%
EBIT Next Year1387.24%
EBIT Next 3Y149.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-14.34%
FCF growth 3Y47.29%
FCF growth 5Y25.91%
OCF growth 1Y-10.28%
OCF growth 3Y29.14%
OCF growth 5Y14.27%