Tegna Inc (TGNA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Tegna Inc stock (TGNA) is currently trading at $20.03. Tegna Inc PE ratio is 14.95. Tegna Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.20. Analyst consensus price target for TGNA is $22.00. WallStSmart rates TGNA as Hold.
- TGNA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- TGNA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- TGNA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- TGNA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- TGNA fair value vs current price
- TGNA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is TGNA undervalued or overvalued?
- Tegna Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- TGNA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- TGNA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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TGNA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Tegna Inc (TGNA)
TGNA trades 128% above its Graham fair value of $9.11, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Tegna Inc (TGNA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Tegna Inc (TGNA) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
96.92% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.20 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.03x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Tegna Inc (TGNA) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -18.90%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -69.10%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Tegna Inc (TGNA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.98), Price/Sales (1.20), Price/Book (1.03) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -18.90%, EPS Growth at -69.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.10%, Operating Margin at 17.90%, Profit Margin at 8.11%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -18.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
TGNA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
TGNA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.20x trades 55% above its historical average of 0.77x (87th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 1.35x set in Jan 2006, and 1893% above its historical low of 0.06x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Tegna Inc (TGNA) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › BROADCASTING
The Big Picture
Tegna Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.7B with 19% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.1%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 87M in free cash flow and 107M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 19% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Tegna Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 2.6B is significantly higher than cash (233M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor BROADCASTING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Tegna Inc.
Bottom Line
Tegna Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Tegna Inc(TGNA)
NYSE
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
BROADCASTING
USA
TEGNA Inc. is a media company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.