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STAGWELL INC (STGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STGW - US85256A1097 - Common Stock

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Last: 10/15/2025, 8:02:15 PM
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Pre-Market: 10/16/2025, 4:50:54 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall STGW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated STGW against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. STGW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on STGW.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STGW was profitable.
In the past year STGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years STGW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STGW had a positive operating cash flow.
STGW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTGW 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 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.04%, STGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.22%, STGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.68%, STGW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STGW is below the industry average of 8.50%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.22%
ROIC 2.68%
ROA(3y)0.25%
ROA(5y)-3.09%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
STGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

STGW's Operating Margin of 4.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STGW outperforms 53.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STGW has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.95%, STGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
STGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.43%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.95%
OM growth 3Y4.6%
OM growth 5Y-5.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.82%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
STGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

STGW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for STGW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STGW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STGW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
STGW Yearly Shares OutstandingSTGW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
STGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that STGW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.93, STGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGW is 5.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take STGW, 5.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STGW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.89) than 70.53% of its industry peers.
STGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STGW (1.95) is worse than 67.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.95
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 0.93
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC6.61%
STGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that STGW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STGW's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STGW is outperformed by 69.47% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that STGW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STGW's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STGW is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
STGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

STGW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 9.37% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.37%
Revenue growth 3Y24.58%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, STGW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.71%
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.49%

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.
STGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
STGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.92 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STGW is valued cheaper than 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
STGW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.04, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGW is valued cheaper than 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
STGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.04.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.92
Fwd PE 5.04
STGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.4
EV/EBITDA 9.21
STGW Per share dataSTGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

STGW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
STGW's earnings are expected to grow with 13.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for STGW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

STAGWELL INC

NASDAQ:STGW (10/15/2025, 8:02:15 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners44.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners12.61%
Ins Owner Change1.52%
Market Cap1.34B
Analysts78.46
Price Target8.56 (64.93%)
Short Float %6.81%
Short Ratio5.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.04%
Max EPS beat(2)2.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.04%
Max EPS beat(4)2.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.98%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.14%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.65%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.43%
PT rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.92
Fwd PE 5.04
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 5.4
P/OCF 5.06
P/B 1.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.21
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY14.45%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY19.85%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY18.52%
OCF(TTM)1.03
OCFY19.75%
SpS11.05
BVpS2.9
TBVpS-6.64
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.22%
ROCE 4.44%
ROIC 2.68%
ROICexc 2.86%
ROICexgc 37.46%
OM 4.43%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.95%
FCFM 8.7%
ROA(3y)0.25%
ROA(5y)-3.09%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)4.36%
ROICexc(5y)3.7%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.74%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y56.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.55%
OM growth 3Y4.6%
OM growth 5Y-5.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.82%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.95
Debt/FCF 5.89
Debt/EBITDA 5.14
Cap/Depr 10.44%
Cap/Sales 0.58%
Interest Coverage 1.33
Cash Conversion 93.07%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 0.93
F-Score5
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)13.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)18834.8%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
EPS Next Y8.71%
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.37%
Revenue growth 3Y24.58%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%5.31%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.49%
EBIT growth 1Y22.72%
EBIT growth 3Y30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y8.88%
EBIT Next Year175.84%
EBIT Next 3Y48.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.58%
FCF growth 3Y-11.41%
FCF growth 5Y12.4%
OCF growth 1Y-14.67%
OCF growth 3Y-10.74%
OCF growth 5Y10.25%