TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TSQ • US8922311019
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TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 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. 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.
- In the past 5 years TSQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 90.22% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.20%) for TSQ is below the current ROIC(11.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
- TSQ's Operating Margin of 14.86% is amongst the best of the industry. TSQ outperforms 81.52% of its industry peers.
- TSQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TSQ has a Gross Margin of 27.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSQ underperforms 66.30% of its industry peers.
- TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TSQ is creating some value.
- TSQ has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.41, we must say that TSQ is in the distress zone and 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 60.87% 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
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, TSQ is doing worse than 64.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- TSQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.88) than 61.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 166.79% over the past year.
- Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.07% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.89% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.63, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TSQ.
- 98.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of TSQ.
- 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TSQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.29 |
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 12.42%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, TSQ pays a better dividend. On top of this TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.42% |
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.
- The dividend of TSQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.58%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
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%.