TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ)
US8922311019 - Common Stock
Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of TSQ have multiple concerns. TSQ has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TSQ has reported negative net income.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TSQ reported negative net income in multiple years.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -6.50%, TSQ is doing worse than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.5% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.72% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-4.28%
ROE(3y)-215.52%
ROE(5y)-153.82%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
1.3 Margins
TSQ has a better Operating Margin (15.48%) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
TSQ has a worse Gross Margin (27.30%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.3% |
OM growth 3Y14.24%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TSQ is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TSQ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TSQ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
TSQ has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
TSQ has a worse Altman-Z score (0.68) than 62.11% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.27. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSQ would need 11.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSQ (11.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that TSQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a Current ratio (1.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
TSQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that TSQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.75, TSQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TSQ have decreased strongly by -382.22% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-382.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q142.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.17%
Revenue growth Q2Q-3.37%
3.2 Future
TSQ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 37.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y154.55%
EPS Next 2Y57.88%
EPS Next 3Y37.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
TSQ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.56, the valuation of TSQ can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 81.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.15, TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TSQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 75.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 90.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TSQ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
TSQ's earnings are expected to grow with 37.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.88%
EPS Next 3Y37.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, which is a nice return.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.21. TSQ pays more dividend than 96.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
TSQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of TSQ are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TSQ will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-30.41%
EPS Next 2Y57.88%
EPS Next 3Y37.33%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A
NYSE:TSQ (5/17/2024, 7:04:00 PM)
After market: 11.55 0 (0%)11.55
+0.02 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap192.08M
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| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.56 | ||
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| ROA | -6.5% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
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| OM | 15.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.3% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.71
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| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-382.22%
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EPS Next Y154.55%
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