(TGNA) Tegna - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US87901J1051

Local News, Digital News, True Crime Network, Quest Network, Marketing

TGNA EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of TGNA over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.59, "2020-12-31": 1.16, "2021-03-31": 0.52, "2021-06-30": 0.5, "2021-09-30": 0.55, "2021-12-31": 0.57, "2022-03-31": 0.59, "2022-06-30": 0.6, "2022-09-30": 0.65, "2022-12-31": 0.98, "2023-03-31": 0.47, "2023-06-30": 0.44, "2023-09-30": 0.39, "2023-12-31": 0.43, "2024-03-31": 0.45, "2024-06-30": 0.5, "2024-09-30": 0.94, "2024-12-31": 1.21, "2025-03-31": 0.37, "2025-06-30": 0.44,

TGNA Revenue

Revenue of TGNA over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 738.389, 2020-12-31: 937.575, 2021-03-31: 727.051, 2021-06-30: 732.908, 2021-09-30: 756.487, 2021-12-31: 774.647, 2022-03-31: 774.123, 2022-06-30: 784.881, 2022-09-30: 803.111, 2022-12-31: 917.13, 2023-03-31: 740.327, 2023-06-30: 731.506, 2023-09-30: 713.243, 2023-12-31: 725.854, 2024-03-31: 714.252, 2024-06-30: 710.363, 2024-09-30: 806.827, 2024-12-31: 870.529, 2025-03-31: 680.049, 2025-06-30: 675.045,

Description: TGNA Tegna

TEGNA Inc. is a US-based journalism company that provides content and tools to help consumers navigate their daily lives, offering marketing solutions and delivering news across various platforms, including online, mobile, and television. The company operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network and Quest.

From a financial perspective, TEGNAs market capitalization stands at approximately $2.74 billion, indicating a relatively stable presence in the broadcasting industry. With a return on equity (ROE) of 15.95%, the company demonstrates a decent ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

To further analyze TEGNAs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margins, and dividend yield can be considered. For instance, a review of TEGNAs financial statements reveals that the company has been working to improve its operating margins through cost-cutting measures and strategic investments in digital media. Additionally, TEGNAs dividend yield can be evaluated to assess its attractiveness to income-seeking investors.

Considering the broadcasting industrys competitive landscape, TEGNAs ability to adapt to changing viewer habits and technological advancements is crucial. The companys investments in digital platforms and multicast networks, such as True Crime Network and Quest, demonstrate its efforts to diversify revenue streams and stay competitive.

To make informed investment decisions, its essential to monitor TEGNAs future performance and adjust expectations accordingly. By closely examining the companys financials, industry trends, and competitive positioning, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of TEGNAs potential for long-term growth and returns.

TGNA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,409m
Sub-Industry Broadcasting
IPO / Inception 1985-07-01

TGNA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 19.7%
Fundamental 66.6%
Dividend Rating 69.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 22.5%
Analyst Rating 4.33 of 5

TGNA Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.62%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.48%
Annual Growth 5y 11.80%
Payout Consistency 95.9%
Payout Ratio 16.9%

TGNA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 71.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 25.6%
Growth Correlation 5y -6%
CAGR 5y 1.79%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.05
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.25
Alpha 0.09
Beta 0.655
Volatility 22.67%
Current Volume 2155.5k
Average Volume 20d 2572.1k
Stop Loss 20.3 (-3.1%)
Signal -0.54

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.5

Net Income (453.2m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 181.9m TTM)
FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.50pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 14.73% (prev 23.51%; Δ -8.78pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 619.3m > Net Income 453.2m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.37b) to EBITDA (855.3m) ratio: 2.77 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.47 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (162.3m) change vs 12m ago -4.47% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 42.05% (prev 37.85%; Δ 4.20pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 42.13% (prev 40.39%; Δ 1.73pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 4.44 (EBITDA TTM 855.3m / Interest Expense TTM 168.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 7.12

(A) 0.06 = (Total Current Assets 1.39b - Total Current Liabilities 944.6m) / Total Assets 7.31b
(B) 1.17 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.57b / Total Assets 7.31b
warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.17 — check mapping/units
(C) 0.10 = EBIT TTM 749.6m / Avg Total Assets 7.20b
(D) 2.09 = Book Value of Equity 8.79b / Total Liabilities 4.21b
Total Rating: 7.12 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 66.60

1. Piotroski 8.50pt = 3.50
2. FCF Yield 9.91% = 4.96
3. FCF Margin 18.73% = 4.68
4. Debt/Equity 1.00 = 2.03
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.60 = -2.38
6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.63)% = 5.78
7. RoE 15.09% = 1.26
8. Rev. Trend -39.22% = -2.94
9. EPS Trend -5.81% = -0.29

What is the price of TGNA shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.95 with a total of 2,155,502 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by +4.43%, over three months by +28.97% and over the past year by +45.21%.

Is Tegna a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Tegna (NYSE:TGNA) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 66.60 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of TGNA is around 20.44 USD . This means that TGNA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.43%.

Is TGNA a buy, sell or hold?

Tegna has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy TGNA.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the TGNA price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 21.3 1.8%
Analysts Target Price 21.3 1.8%
ValueRay Target Price 22.1 5.3%

Last update: 2025-09-05 05:03

TGNA Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 3.41b (3.41b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 756.5m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 7.6982
P/E Forward = 6.5746
P/S = 1.1241
P/B = 1.102
P/EG = 0.9757
Beta = 0.293
Revenue TTM = 3.03b USD
EBIT TTM = 749.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 855.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.53b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 548.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.08b USD (Calculated: Short Term 548.8m + Long Term 2.53b)
Net Debt = 2.37b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.73b USD (3.41b + Debt 3.08b - CCE 756.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.44 (Ebit TTM 749.6m / Interest Expense TTM 168.7m)
FCF Yield = 9.91% (FCF TTM 568.0m / Enterprise Value 5.73b)
FCF Margin = 18.73% (FCF TTM 568.0m / Revenue TTM 3.03b)
Net Margin = 14.94% (Net Income TTM 453.2m / Revenue TTM 3.03b)
Gross Margin = 42.05% ((Revenue TTM 3.03b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.76b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.65 (Enterprise Value 5.73b / Book Value Of Equity 8.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.36% (Interest Expense 41.8m / Debt 3.08b)
Taxrate = 22.50% (173.9m / 773.0m)
NOPAT = 580.9m (EBIT 749.6m * (1 - 22.50%))
Current Ratio = 1.47 (Total Current Assets 1.39b / Total Current Liabilities 944.6m)
Debt / Equity = 1.00 (Debt 3.08b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.09b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.60 (Net Debt 2.37b / EBITDA 855.3m)
Debt / FCF = 5.42 (Debt 3.08b / FCF TTM 568.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.00b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.20% (Net Income 453.2m, Total Assets 7.31b )
RoE = 15.09% (Net Income TTM 453.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.00b)
RoCE = 13.55% (Ebit 749.6m / (Equity 3.00b + L.T.Debt 2.53b))
RoIC = 9.56% (NOPAT 580.9m / Invested Capital 6.08b)
WACC = 4.93% (E(3.41b)/V(6.49b) * Re(8.43%)) + (D(3.08b)/V(6.49b) * Rd(1.36%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -93.94 | Cagr: -2.92%
Discount Rate = 8.43% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.38% ; FCFE base≈518.8m ; Y1≈574.1m ; Y5≈745.9m
Fair Price DCF = 74.80 (DCF Value 12.04b / Shares Outstanding 161.0m; 5y FCF grow 12.26% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -5.81 | EPS CAGR: -13.23% | SUE: 2.33 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: -39.22 | Revenue CAGR: -6.12% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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