GRAY MEDIA INC-A (GTN.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GTN.A - US3893752051 - Common Stock
9.72 USD
-0.13 (-1.32%)
Overall GTN.A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GTN.A against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. GTN.A has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GTN.A is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally GTN.A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GTN.A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GTN.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GTN.A 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GTN.A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GTN.A has a better Return On Assets (1.43%) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
GTN.A has a Return On Equity of 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 67.02% of its industry peers.
GTN.A has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.14%) than 67.02% of its industry peers.
GTN.A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.68%. This is below the industry average of 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.14%) for GTN.A is above the 3 year average (5.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.44%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.17%, GTN.A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.02% of the companies in the same industry.
GTN.A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.26%, GTN.A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GTN.A has remained more or less at the same level.
GTN.A has a worse Gross Margin (32.46%) than 60.64% of its industry peers.
GTN.A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 32.46% |
OM growth 3Y10.89%
OM growth 5Y0.17%
PM growth 3Y77.88%
PM growth 5Y8.17%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GTN.A is destroying value.
GTN.A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GTN.A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GTN.A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GTN.A has an Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that GTN.A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GTN.A's Altman-Z score of 0.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A outperforms 47.87% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GTN.A is 7.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take GTN.A, 7.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GTN.A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.90. This is in the better half of the industry: GTN.A outperforms 62.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.97 is on the high side and indicates that GTN.A has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.97, GTN.A is not doing good in the industry: 69.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GTN.A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, GTN.A is doing worse than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GTN.A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GTN.A's Quick ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GTN.A is outperformed by 65.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GTN.A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 2557.14%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.70% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, GTN.A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.03% in the last year.
GTN.A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2557.14%
EPS 3Y46.87%
EPS 5Y21.7%
EPS Q2Q%-566.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.03%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%
3.2 Future
GTN.A is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -28.83% yearly.
GTN.A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.23, the valuation of GTN.A can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GTN.A is valued cheaper than 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.40, GTN.A is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.80, the valuation of GTN.A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GTN.A indicates a rather cheap valuation: GTN.A is cheaper than 93.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. GTN.A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GTN.A is valued a bit cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GTN.A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of GTN.A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GTN.A's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GTN.A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.93%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.51, GTN.A pays a better dividend. On top of this GTN.A pays more dividend than 93.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GTN.A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GTN.A grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
GTN.A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GTN.A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
56.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GTN.A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
GTN.A's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP56.76%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
NYSE:GTN.A (10/17/2025, 8:17:37 PM)
9.72
-0.13 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap992.31M
Analysts78
Price Target10.05 (3.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP56.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)18.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)14.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)43.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)24.02%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)18.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.79%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.01%
PT rev (1m)-4.9%
PT rev (3m)-6.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-105.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-85.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.2 | ||
| P/B | 0.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY19.14%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY26.29%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY71.35%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY83.44%
SpS34.76
BVpS27.73
TBVpS-52.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROCE | 8.06% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.56% | ||
| OM | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 32.46% | ||
| FCFM | 19.95% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.44%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
ROICexc(3y)5.72%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)32.02%
ROICexgc(5y)33.23%
ROCE(3y)7.45%
ROCE(5y)7.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.69%
OM growth 3Y10.89%
OM growth 5Y0.17%
PM growth 3Y77.88%
PM growth 5Y8.17%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 478.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
F-Score7
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)84.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2557.14%
EPS 3Y46.87%
EPS 5Y21.7%
EPS Q2Q%-566.67%
EPS Next Y-140.42%
EPS Next 2Y-13.18%
EPS Next 3Y-28.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.03%
Revenue growth 3Y14.73%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%
Revenue Next Year-14.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.9%
EBIT growth 3Y27.22%
EBIT growth 5Y11.61%
EBIT Next Year-21.77%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.28%
FCF growth 3Y86.99%
FCF growth 5Y17.2%
OCF growth 1Y-13.57%
OCF growth 3Y35.78%
OCF growth 5Y14.3%