TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:TSQ • US8922311019
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This TSQ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TSQ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TSQ was profitable.
- TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years TSQ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years TSQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -2.18%, TSQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSQ outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSQ is above the industry average of 7.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.9% |
ROA(3y)-3.75%
ROA(5y)-1.46%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.95%
ROIC(5y)10.1%
1.3 Margins
- TSQ's Operating Margin of 13.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 74.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of TSQ (25.53%) is worse than 65.93% of its industry peers.
- TSQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.53% |
OM growth 3Y-12.64%
OM growth 5Y4.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.05%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
2. TSQ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TSQ is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for TSQ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, TSQ has less shares outstanding
- TSQ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TSQ has an Altman-Z score of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.29, TSQ is not doing good in the industry: 65.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- TSQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 28.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSQ would need 28.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 28.15, TSQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- TSQ has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TSQ's Current ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ is outperformed by 67.03% of its industry peers.
- TSQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that TSQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TSQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.84) than 63.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. TSQ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TSQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 127.55%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, TSQ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -39.68% on average per year.
- TSQ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.23%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.55%
EPS 3Y-39.68%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-96.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.64%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.6%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 87.52% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, TSQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y135.67%
EPS Next 2Y87.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. TSQ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.11, TSQ is valued on the expensive side.
- TSQ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.17.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of TSQ can be described as reasonable.
- 78.02% 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 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- TSQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TSQ is cheaper than 89.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
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 87.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y87.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. TSQ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.10%, which is a nice return.
- TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.22. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.1% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of TSQ grows each year by 13.65%, which is quite nice.
- 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)13.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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.
- The dividend of TSQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-114.67%
EPS Next 2Y87.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSQ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:TSQ (4/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
5.7
+0.27 (+4.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-16 2026-03-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners47.25%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners18.98%
Ins Owner Change19.55%
Market Cap93.82M
Revenue(TTM)427.38M
Net Income(TTM)-11.52M
Analysts83.33
Price Target12.75 (123.68%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.65%
DP-114.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-27 2026-04-27 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-55%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-55%
Max EPS beat(4)6.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-104.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-187.14%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)-7.41%
PT rev (3m)-7.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.07 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY11.16%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY16.39%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY32.62%
SpS25.96
BVpS-2.7
TBVpS-21.08
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.53% | ||
| ROIC | 9.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 10% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.79% | ||
| OM | 13.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.53% | ||
| FCFM | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)-3.75%
ROA(5y)-1.46%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.95%
ROIC(5y)10.1%
ROICexc(3y)10.61%
ROICexc(5y)10.81%
ROICexgc(3y)33.5%
ROICexgc(5y)35.56%
ROCE(3y)12.59%
ROCE(5y)12.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.48%
OM growth 3Y-12.64%
OM growth 5Y4.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.05%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.29 |
F-Score5
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)69.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.55%
EPS 3Y-39.68%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-96.86%
EPS Next Y135.67%
EPS Next 2Y87.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.64%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.6%
Revenue Next Year1.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.95%
EBIT growth 5Y6.99%
EBIT Next Year99.93%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.87%
FCF growth 3Y-23.5%
FCF growth 5Y-1.44%
OCF growth 1Y-37.22%
OCF growth 3Y-15.2%
OCF growth 5Y-0.57%
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A / TSQ Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is 21.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.11.
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The financial health rating of TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) is 1 / 10.