TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A (TSQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:TSQ - US8922311019 - Common Stock
4.96 USD
-0.21 (-4.06%)
5.07 USD
+0.11 (+2.22%)
TSQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While TSQ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TSQ may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth TSQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
TSQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
TSQ has a better Return On Assets (3.38%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Return On Invested Capital of 11.26% is amongst the best of the industry. TSQ outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSQ is in line with the industry average of 8.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.26%) for TSQ is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
TSQ's Operating Margin of 14.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSQ outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSQ has declined.
The Gross Margin of TSQ (27.52%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSQ has declined.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSQ has less shares outstanding
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
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.
TSQ has a worse Altman-Z score (0.38) than 64.58% of its industry peers.
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.
TSQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSQ outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC7.28%
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.
The Current ratio of TSQ (0.88) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
TSQ has a Quick 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.
TSQ has a worse Quick ratio (0.88) than 60.42% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.07% in the past 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 43.56% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
TSQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
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 is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.74.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSQ is valued cheaper than 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say TSQ is valued rather cheaply.
TSQ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.81.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSQ is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TSQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
88.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSQ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSQ's earnings are expected to grow with 43.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.47%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of TSQ dropped by -28.01% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
TSQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.44. TSQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, TSQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.47% |
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
TSQ pays out 70.58% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TSQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.58%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
4.96
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.5%
Inst Owner Change-1.98%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change0.53%
Market Cap81.59M
Revenue(TTM)438.69M
Net Income(TTM)18.24M
Analysts83.33
Price Target13.77 (177.62%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.47% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.77 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY36.49%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY20.77%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY37.64%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY56.62%
SpS26.67
BVpS-2.27
TBVpS-20.99
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
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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 Y128.86%
EPS Next 2Y74.68%
EPS Next 3Y43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-7.42%
Revenue Next Year-3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-3%
EBIT Next Year295.42%
EBIT Next 3Y63.72%
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 5 / 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for TOWNSQUARE MEDIA INC - CL A?
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 128.86% in the next year.