TEGNA INC (TGNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TGNA • US87901J1051

20.99 USD
+0.11 (+0.53%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 01:14 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, TGNA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TGNA was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. TGNA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. TGNA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. TGNA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make TGNA suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year TGNA was profitable.
  • In the past year TGNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years TGNA has been profitable.
  • TGNA had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 better Return On Assets (5.04%) than 88.04% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of TGNA (11.01%) is better than 79.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of TGNA (7.32%) is better than 85.87% of its industry peers.
  • TGNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.16%. This is above the industry average of 7.02%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.92%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TGNA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.88%, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TGNA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • TGNA has a Gross Margin of 39.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TGNA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TGNA is creating some value.
  • TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • TGNA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for TGNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.11. This indicates that TGNA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • TGNA has a Altman-Z score of 3.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. TGNA outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • TGNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.89. This is a neutral value as TGNA would need 5.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.89, TGNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that TGNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.81, TGNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 3.11
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.53%
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.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.22, TGNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that TGNA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.22, TGNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • TGNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.29%.
  • TGNA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.57% yearly.
  • TGNA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.73%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.29%
EPS 3Y13.15%
EPS 5Y17.57%
EPS Q2Q%-64.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%-19.34%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, TGNA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.91% on average per year.
  • TGNA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y-47.55%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
EPS Next 5Y-1.91%
Revenue Next Year-12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.78%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.93, the valuation of TGNA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • TGNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.81, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of TGNA.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TGNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • TGNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.93
Fwd PE 6.81
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 68.48% 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 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.87
EV/EBITDA 8.07
TGNA Per share dataTGNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of TGNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • TGNA's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.72% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • TGNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, TGNA pays a better dividend. On top of this TGNA pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed 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 2.41%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of TGNA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.34%!
  • 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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 23.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TGNA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.42%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
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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TEGNA INC

NYSE:TGNA (2/18/2026, 1:14:09 PM)

20.99

+0.11 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-10
Earnings (Next)03-02
Inst Owners96.18%
Inst Owner Change-1.83%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change9.68%
Market Cap3.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.88B
Net Income(TTM)342.98M
Analysts50
Price Target22.1 (5.29%)
Short Float %5.21%
Short Ratio5.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP23.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.93
Fwd PE 6.81
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 7.87
P/OCF 7.22
P/B 1.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.07
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY11.2%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY14.68%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY12.7%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY13.85%
SpS17.86
BVpS19.35
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number31.99
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 3.11
F-Score6
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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)1.29%
EPS 3Y13.15%
EPS 5Y17.57%
EPS Q2Q%-64.89%
EPS Next Y-47.55%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y-14.72%
EPS Next 5Y-1.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%-19.34%
Revenue Next Year-12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.78%
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 7 / 10 to TGNA.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 8 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TEGNA INC (TGNA) is 8.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for TGNA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TEGNA INC (TGNA) is expected to decline by -47.55% in the next year.