TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TSQ - US8922311019 - Common Stock
5 USD
+0.21 (+4.38%)
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Overall TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TSQ against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of TSQ while its profitability can be described as average. TSQ is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally TSQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TSQ had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years TSQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.38%, TSQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.15% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 88.30% of its industry peers.
TSQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is above the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.20%) for TSQ is below the current ROIC(11.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% |
ROA(3y)-2.48%
ROA(5y)-3.17%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
1.3 Margins
TSQ's Profit Margin of 4.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.86%, TSQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
TSQ's Gross Margin of 27.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ is outperformed by 68.09% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.16% | ||
| GM | 27.52% |
OM growth 3Y-10.55%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TSQ is 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
Compared to 1 year ago, TSQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.38, we must say that TSQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.38, TSQ is not doing good in the industry: 62.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TSQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSQ would need 14.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSQ (14.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
TSQ has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, TSQ is doing worse than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TSQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TSQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.88) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 166.79% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.07% in the last year.
TSQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y135.04%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.48%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.76, the valuation of TSQ can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 98.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TSQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TSQ.
76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TSQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 90.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
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 43.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.36%, TSQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of TSQ has falen by -28.67%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TSQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.02%!
TSQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
TSQ has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
70.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSQ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TSQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP70.58%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.41%
Inst Owner Change-1.99%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap82.30M
Revenue(TTM)438.69M
Net Income(TTM)18.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target13.77 (175.4%)
Short Float %0.71%
Short Ratio1.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.02%
DP70.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.84%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)30.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.84%
Max EPS beat(4)162.38%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-116.76%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-187.52%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)-20.59%
PT rev (3m)-20.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.78 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY36.2%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY12.73%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY37.31%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY56.14%
SpS26.65
BVpS-2.27
TBVpS-20.97
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 14.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.18% | ||
| OM | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.16% | ||
| GM | 27.52% | ||
| FCFM | 7% |
ROA(3y)-2.48%
ROA(5y)-3.17%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
ROICexc(3y)11.08%
ROICexc(5y)9.83%
ROICexgc(3y)35.42%
ROICexgc(5y)32.69%
ROCE(3y)12.92%
ROCE(5y)11.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.71%
OM growth 3Y-10.55%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.38 |
F-Score7
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)67.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-92.06%
EPS Next Y135.04%
EPS Next 2Y62.77%
EPS Next 3Y43.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
Revenue Next Year-4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-3%
EBIT Next Year293.82%
EBIT Next 3Y59.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.48%
FCF growth 3Y-13.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.04%
OCF growth 1Y-19%
OCF growth 3Y-7.27%
OCF growth 5Y4.04%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A / TSQ FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TSQ.
What is the valuation status for TSQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) stock?
The financial health rating of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is expected to grow by 135.04% in the next year.