TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ)
US8922311019 - Common Stock
Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. TSQ may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. TSQ is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TSQ has reported negative net income.
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.
In the past 5 years TSQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of TSQ (-15.09%) is worse than 82.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TSQ (9.53%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -15.09% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.53% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-4.28%
ROE(3y)-215.52%
ROE(5y)-153.82%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
1.3 Margins
TSQ has a better Operating Margin (13.62%) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
TSQ has a Gross Margin of 26.83%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSQ underperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.83% |
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%
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.
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.
The Altman-Z score of TSQ (0.45) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.93. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSQ would need 15.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.93, TSQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
TSQ has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that TSQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that TSQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Quick ratio of 1.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSQ outperforms 47.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TSQ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.92%.
Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%127.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.92%
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 33.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y93.36%
EPS Next 2Y53.78%
EPS Next 3Y33.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.13%
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 stable.
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 9.83, the valuation of TSQ can be described as reasonable.
TSQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. TSQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.83 |
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 72.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 87.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
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 33.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.78%
EPS Next 3Y33.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.85%, which is a nice return.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.98. TSQ pays more dividend than 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.85% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of TSQ are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TSQ will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-14.13%
EPS Next 2Y53.78%
EPS Next 3Y33.58%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A
NYSE:TSQ (11/20/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 9.83 0 (0%)9.83
-0.08 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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| Dividend Yield | 7.85% |
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.83 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -15.09% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
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| OM | 13.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.83% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.77
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| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.92%
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EPS Next Y93.36%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.92%
Revenue growth 3Y6.95%
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