TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TSQ • US8922311019
6.63 USD
-0.12 (-1.78%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
6.63 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:09:21 PM
Taking everything into account, TSQ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TSQ was compared to 91 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.38%, TSQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.26%, TSQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.01%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.26%) for TSQ is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 4.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.86%, TSQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TSQ's Gross Margin of 27.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ is outperformed by 65.93% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TSQ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- TSQ has an Altman-Z score of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- TSQ has a Altman-Z score of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSQ underperforms 60.44% of its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.69%
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 64.84% 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 Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSQ underperforms 62.64% 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.
- Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.07% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- TSQ is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.48% yearly.
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
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.66, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- TSQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- TSQ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.42.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- TSQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 91.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
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)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.85%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TSQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.02%!
- 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.
- 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%
6.63
-0.12 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-16 2026-03-16/amc
Inst Owners49.45%
Inst Owner Change0.85%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change14.77%
Market Cap109.13M
Revenue(TTM)438.69M
Net Income(TTM)18.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target13.77 (107.69%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
DP70.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-26 2026-01-26 (0.2)
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)-20.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY27.3%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY9.6%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY28.14%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY42.33%
SpS26.65
BVpS-2.27
TBVpS-20.97
PEG (NY)0.03
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 | 0.41 |
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TSQ.
What is the valuation status of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) stock?
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TSQ stock?
The dividend rating of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 70.58%.