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

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

8.72  -0.2 (-2.24%)

After market: 8.72 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 93 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TSQ has reported negative net income.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TSQ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of TSQ (-7.00%) is worse than 70.11% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.01%.
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 Operating Margin of 13.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: TSQ outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSQ has a worse Gross Margin (26.31%) than 74.71% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TSQ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TSQ is higher compared to a year ago.
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

TSQ has an Altman-Z score of 0.45. 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 0.45, TSQ is doing worse than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.88, TSQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.88
Altman-Z 0.45
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.88%
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

TSQ has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that TSQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TSQ's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
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 in line with its industry peers.
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.
TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.55%.
Measured over the past years, TSQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.17% on average per year.
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 38.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.7%
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y38.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for TSQ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
TSQ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.69.
TSQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. TSQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 6.69
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 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.1
EV/EBITDA 7.1
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

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 38.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y38.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.86%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.48, TSQ pays a better dividend. On top of this TSQ pays more dividend than 97.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, TSQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.86%

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 3Y38.2%
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 (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 8.72 0 (0%)

8.72

-0.2 (-2.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-17 2025-03-17/amc
Inst Owners55.31%
Inst Owner Change-6.85%
Ins Owners13.35%
Ins Owner Change7.87%
Market Cap131.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target19.38 (122.25%)
Short Float %1.59%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.86%
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)12.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-944.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 6.69
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 4.1
P/OCF 2.66
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.1
EPS(TTM)-2.71
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY14.94%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY24.42%
OCF(TTM)3.28
OCFY37.66%
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 0.45
F-Score4
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Y30.7%
EPS Next 2Y57.34%
EPS Next 3Y38.2%
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 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23%
EBIT growth 3Y22.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.2%
EBIT Next Year1387.24%
EBIT Next 3Y151.59%
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%