TEGNA INC (TGNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:TGNA • US87901J1051

20.195 USD
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 11:48 AM
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This TGNA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall TGNA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated TGNA against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. TGNA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. TGNA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally TGNA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make TGNA a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. TGNA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • TGNA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year TGNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years TGNA 4 years were profitable.
  • TGNA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
TGNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTGNA 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • TGNA has a Return On Assets of 5.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.01%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TGNA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TGNA is above the industry average of 6.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 11.01%
ROIC 7.32%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
TGNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTGNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • TGNA has a Profit Margin of 11.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TGNA has grown nicely.
  • TGNA has a Operating Margin of 20.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
  • TGNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of TGNA (39.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.92%
GM 39.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y9.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
TGNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTGNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. TGNA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • TGNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • TGNA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
TGNA Yearly Shares OutstandingTGNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
TGNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTGNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • TGNA has an Altman-Z score of 3.10. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • TGNA has a better Altman-Z score (3.10) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of TGNA is 5.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take TGNA, 5.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.89, TGNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • TGNA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TGNA outperforms 49.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 3.1
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC6.61%
TGNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTGNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • TGNA has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of TGNA (2.22) is better than 80.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that TGNA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • TGNA has a Quick ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 81.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
TGNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTGNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. TGNA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • TGNA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.10%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.1%
EPS 3Y-16.53%
EPS 5Y-6.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-18.89%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, TGNA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.46% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, TGNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y87.83%
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5Y14.46%
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.14%

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 accelerating.
TGNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTGNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
TGNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTGNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. TGNA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.31, the valuation of TGNA can be described as correct.
  • TGNA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TGNA is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, TGNA is valued rather cheaply.
  • TGNA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56.
  • TGNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TGNA is cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TGNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.31
Fwd PE 6.56
TGNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTGNA 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, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than 74.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.57
EV/EBITDA 7.92
TGNA Per share dataTGNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • TGNA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • TGNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • TGNA's earnings are expected to grow with 34.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%

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5. TGNA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • TGNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.08. TGNA pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, TGNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of TGNA grows each year by 11.34%, which is quite nice.
  • TGNA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • TGNA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
TGNA Yearly Dividends per shareTGNA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • TGNA pays out 23.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of TGNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
TGNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTGNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
TGNA Dividend Payout.TGNA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TGNA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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TGNA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

TEGNA INC

NYSE:TGNA (3/13/2026, 11:48:09 AM)

20.195

-0.02 (-0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-02
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change10.78%
Market Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (9.43%)
Short Float %5.14%
Short Ratio5.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP23.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)16.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(4)16.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.35%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.84%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.31
Fwd PE 6.56
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 7.57
P/OCF 6.94
P/B 1.04
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.92
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY15.25%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY13.2%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY14.4%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 11.01%
ROCE 9.38%
ROIC 7.32%
ROICexc 7.59%
ROICexgc 53.74%
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.92%
GM 39.45%
FCFM 14.93%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
ROICexc(3y)9.96%
ROICexc(5y)9.97%
ROICexgc(3y)67.45%
ROICexgc(5y)66.75%
ROCE(3y)11.74%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.76%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y9.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Debt/EBITDA 3.61
Cap/Depr 38.76%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage 3.72
Cash Conversion 66.81%
Profit Quality 125.2%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
Altman-Z 3.1
F-Score6
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)45.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)112.93%
Profit Quality(5y)117.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.1%
EPS 3Y-16.53%
EPS 5Y-6.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.68%
EPS Next Y87.83%
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5Y14.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-18.89%
Revenue Next Year11.1%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.51%
EBIT growth 3Y0.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.42%
EBIT Next Year-29.63%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.03%
EBIT Next 5Y-3.53%
FCF growth 1Y-25.19%
FCF growth 3Y12.99%
FCF growth 5Y24.78%
OCF growth 1Y-24.49%
OCF growth 3Y10.94%
OCF growth 5Y18.15%

TEGNA INC / TGNA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TEGNA INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to TGNA.


What is the valuation status of TEGNA INC (TGNA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to TEGNA INC (TGNA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of TGNA stock?

TEGNA INC (TGNA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for TGNA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 12.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for TGNA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TEGNA INC (TGNA) is expected to grow by 87.83% in the next year.