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USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TDAY - US36472T1097 - Common Stock

5.95 USD
+0.33 (+5.87%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:09:24 PM
5.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:09:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall TDAY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated TDAY against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of TDAY while its profitability can be described as average. TDAY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TDAY was profitable.
In the past year TDAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
TDAY had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years TDAY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
TDAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTDAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.00%, TDAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY's Return On Equity of 49.55% is amongst the best of the industry. TDAY outperforms 98.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TDAY (2.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TDAY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.12%. This is below the industry average of 6.93%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5%
ROE 49.55%
ROIC 2.74%
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-6.43%
ROE(3y)-17.44%
ROE(5y)-52.37%
ROIC(3y)3.12%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
TDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

TDAY has a Profit Margin of 4.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: TDAY outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.07%, TDAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.45% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.24%, TDAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.35% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.07%
PM (TTM) 4.11%
GM 38.24%
OM growth 3Y-20.34%
OM growth 5Y42.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.94%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
TDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), TDAY is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for TDAY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TDAY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TDAY is higher compared to a year ago.
TDAY Yearly Shares OutstandingTDAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
TDAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTDAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.76, we must say that TDAY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.76, TDAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.35% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TDAY would need 34.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 34.36, TDAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.65 is on the high side and indicates that TDAY has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.65, TDAY is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.65
Debt/FCF 34.36
Altman-Z 0.76
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.96%
TDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that TDAY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TDAY's Current ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TDAY is outperformed by 73.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that TDAY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TDAY has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: TDAY underperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.67
TDAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTDAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TDAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 125.93%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, TDAY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.56% in the last year.
TDAY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TDAY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.91% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TDAY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y81.58%
EPS Next 2Y49.49%
EPS Next 3Y34.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.5%
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.
TDAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTDAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
TDAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTDAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.33, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TDAY.
TDAY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TDAY is cheaper than 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 46.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TDAY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as TDAY.
TDAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.33
Fwd PE 46.95
TDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TDAY is valued a bit cheaper than 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
TDAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.94
EV/EBITDA 8.2
TDAY Per share dataTDAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
TDAY's earnings are expected to grow with 34.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.49%
EPS Next 3Y34.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TDAY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

USA TODAY CO INC

NYSE:TDAY (1/8/2026, 8:09:24 PM)

After market: 5.95 0 (0%)

5.95

+0.33 (+5.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Inst Owners82.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.53%
Ins Owner Change1.08%
Market Cap875.30M
Revenue(TTM)2.34B
Net Income(TTM)96.13M
Analysts78.18
Price Target6.04 (1.51%)
Short Float %13.62%
Short Ratio14.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)329.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-155.33%
Max EPS beat(2)814%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)284.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-155.33%
Max EPS beat(4)814%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)108.39%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)74.48%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-179.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.33%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.52%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.87%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-52.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.33
Fwd PE 46.95
P/S 0.37
P/FCF 30.94
P/OCF 10.94
P/B 4.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.2
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY2.13%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY9.14%
SpS15.9
BVpS1.32
TBVpS-4.63
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5%
ROE 49.55%
ROCE 3.46%
ROIC 2.74%
ROICexc 2.89%
ROICexgc 8.59%
OM 2.07%
PM (TTM) 4.11%
GM 38.24%
FCFM 1.21%
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-6.43%
ROE(3y)-17.44%
ROE(5y)-52.37%
ROIC(3y)3.12%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
ROICexc(3y)3.33%
ROICexc(5y)4.09%
ROICexgc(3y)10.63%
ROICexgc(5y)11.8%
ROCE(3y)3.95%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y86.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y78.41%
OM growth 3Y-20.34%
OM growth 5Y42.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.94%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.65
Debt/FCF 34.36
Debt/EBITDA 4.17
Cap/Depr 30.82%
Cap/Sales 2.21%
Interest Coverage 0.51
Cash Conversion 37.01%
Profit Quality 29.43%
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 0.76
F-Score5
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)26.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.86%
EPS Next Y81.58%
EPS Next 2Y49.49%
EPS Next 3Y34.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.6%
EBIT growth 5Y51.49%
EBIT Next Year1052.4%
EBIT Next 3Y129.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.65%
FCF growth 3Y-16.72%
FCF growth 5Y34.58%
OCF growth 1Y-1.46%
OCF growth 3Y-7.68%
OCF growth 5Y31.51%

USA TODAY CO INC / TDAY FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to TDAY.


What is the valuation status of USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for USA TODAY CO INC?

USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for USA TODAY CO INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) is expected to grow by 81.58% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TDAY stock?

The dividend rating of USA TODAY CO INC (TDAY) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.