TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:TSQ - US8922311019 - Common Stock
6.31 USD
+0.07 (+1.12%)
Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 94 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on TSQ. Finally 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.
In multiple years TSQ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years TSQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
TSQ's Return On Assets of 6.41% is amongst the best of the industry. TSQ outperforms 81.91% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Return On Invested Capital of 11.59% is amongst the best of the industry. TSQ outperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSQ is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.59%) for TSQ is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.59% |
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's Profit Margin of 7.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.33%, TSQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
The Gross Margin of TSQ (27.78%) is worse than 67.02% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.82% | ||
| GM | 27.78% |
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.
TSQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TSQ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TSQ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.48, we must say that TSQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TSQ's Altman-Z score of 0.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ is outperformed by 65.96% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSQ is 14.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take TSQ, 14.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.11, TSQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a worse Current ratio (0.98) than 61.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Quick ratio (0.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TSQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 142.60%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.11% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)142.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-2.35%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
TSQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y39.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TSQ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 96.81% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.13, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.50. TSQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TSQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TSQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 88.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.96 |
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 39.26% 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 3Y39.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.71%, which is a nice return.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.40. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.71% |
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
36.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
TSQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.05%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y39.26%
NYSE:TSQ (10/31/2025, 11:29:35 AM)
6.31
+0.07 (+1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change0.36%
Market Cap103.80M
Revenue(TTM)447.25M
Net Income(TTM)34.99M
Analysts83.33
Price Target17.34 (174.8%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
DP36.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.76%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)56.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.76%
Max EPS beat(4)162.38%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-215%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-191.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-146.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.44%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.15 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.96 |
EPS(TTM)2.39
EY37.88%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY16.33%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY30.03%
OCF(TTM)2.93
OCFY46.43%
SpS27.19
BVpS-1.83
TBVpS-20.78
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 14.67% | ||
| ROIC | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.58% | ||
| OM | 15.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.82% | ||
| GM | 27.78% | ||
| FCFM | 6.97% |
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 Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
F-Score7
WACC7.58%
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)142.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.75%
EPS Next Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y39.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.11%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-2.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-3%
EBIT Next Year295.42%
EBIT Next 3Y63.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.94%
FCF growth 3Y-13.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.04%
OCF growth 1Y-17.75%
OCF growth 3Y-7.27%
OCF growth 5Y4.04%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A / TSQ FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 128.86% in the next year.