Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
TSQ is a high-yield 'debt trap' where an unsustainable 12.6% dividend masks severe over-leverage and deteriorating earnings quality.
Investment score: 44/100
Analysis as of
Is Townsquare Media Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Avoid due to extreme leverage, negative equity, and a yield that likely faces a cut.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 35/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 30/100 (weight 15%)
Townsquare Media Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for TSQ
- Digital Pivot Execution
What speaks against TSQ
- Unsustainable Dividend Yield (12.6%)
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSQ | n/a | 0.2x | 11.1x | 23.1% | -1.6% | 19.4% |
| SBGI | 15.1x | 0.3x | 7.6x | 42.5% | 2.0% | 16.1% |
| IHRT | n/a | 0.1x | 9.3x | 56.5% | -7.3% | -4.9% |
| GTN | n/a | 0.1x | 7.8x | 95.0% | -3.1% | 11.8% |
| AMCX | 8.1x | 0.2x | 1.8x | 47.6% | 2.3% | 58.0% |
| SSP | n/a | 0.2x | 9.2x | 32.1% | -4.6% | 4.7% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.2x | 7.8x | 47.6% | -3.1% | 11.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ)
Is TSQ stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Townsquare Media Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 44/100. Avoid due to extreme leverage, negative equity, and a yield that likely faces a cut. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is TSQ stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for TSQ is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 44/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.