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Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Townsquare Media Inc stock (TSQ) is currently trading at $5.64. Townsquare Media Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.23. Analyst consensus price target for TSQ is $12.50. WallStSmart rates TSQ as Underperform.

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TSQ

Townsquare Media Inc

NYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$5.64
$0.03 (0.53%)
52W$4.16
$8.54
Target$12.50+121.6%

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Smart Analysis

Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

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, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.9610/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.2310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
176.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 176.70% year-over-year

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
10.66
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.225
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.323
Undervalued
TSQ Target Price
$12.5
91% Upside

Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.1/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-116.50%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.60%0/10

Revenue declining -9.60%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-2.70%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/BookValuation
29.192/10

Very expensive at 29.2x book value

Market CapQuality
$96M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Operating MarginProfitability
13.20%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Institutional Own.Quality
49.88%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 49.88%

Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.96), Price/Sales (0.23) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 176.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (29.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -116.50%, Operating Margin at 13.20%, Profit Margin at -2.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -116.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

TSQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

TSQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.23x sits near its historical average of 0.25x (14th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 20% below its historical high of 0.28x set in Mar 2026, and 13% above its historical low of 0.2x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESADVERTISING AGENCIES

The Big Picture

Townsquare Media Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 427M with 10% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -2.7% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 9M in free cash flow and 13M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of -13.09 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 3M in cash.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 10% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -2.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 14.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 489M is significantly higher than cash (3M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor ADVERTISING AGENCIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Townsquare Media Inc.

Bottom Line

Townsquare Media Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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 Townsquare Media Inc(TSQ)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Country

USA

Townsquare Media, Inc. is a radio, digital media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company in small and medium markets. The company is headquartered in Purchase, New York.