Townsquare Media, Inc.
$6.41
+0.55%Townsquare Media, Inc. operates as a digital media and marketing solutions company in small and medium-sized businesses. It operates through three segments: Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, and Broadcast Advertising. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment offers various digital marketing solutions, including hosting, search engine optimization, online directory optimization, e-commerce solutions, online reputation monitoring, social media management, appointment scheduling, payment and invoice, customer management, email marketing, and website retargeting services, as well as traditional and mobile-enabled website design, creation, and development services. The Digital Advertising segment provides digital advertising on its owned and operated digital properties, and digital programmatic advertising platforms, as well as data analytics and management platform. The Broadcast Advertising segment engages in the sale of local radio stations to local, regional, and national spot advertisers, and national network advertisers. As of December 31, 2021, this segment owned and operated 322 radio stations and approximately 330 local websites in 67 local markets. It also owns and operates approximately 200 live events, including concerts, expositions, and other experiential events; and operates local media under the WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com brands, as well as national music under the XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com brands. The company was formerly known as Regent Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Townsquare Media, Inc. in May 2010. Townsquare Media, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotIntrinsic Alpha Methodology
Thesis Lenses
Signal
Medium confidenceValuation multiple is compressed (P/E -9.0).
Valuation inputs: P/E -9.0, earnings yield N/A, momentum +0.5%.
If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.
Driver
High confidenceReturn profile is strong (ROE +25.9%, ROIC +12.0%).
Profitability stack: net margin -2.7%, ROE +25.9%, ROIC +12.0%.
Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.
Risk
High confidenceDownside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.
Risk factors: liabilities/assets +107.8%, momentum +0.5%, net margin -2.7%.
Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.
Townsquare Media, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory
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Townsquare Media, Inc. Fair Value Envelope
Townsquare Media, Inc. Profit Bridge
Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin
Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.
Operating Margin
Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.
Net Profit Margin
Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.
Profitability Insight
Non-operating losses: Core business is profitable but other expenses (interest, taxes, one-time items) are driving net losses. Review capital structure and non-operating items.
Townsquare Media, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.
CapEx Intensity
Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Moderate working capital outflow. Typical for growing businesses, but ensure it's supporting revenue growth, not inefficiency.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Deteriorating cash generation: Both declining FCF and weak conversion rate signal fundamental challenges. Investigate margin pressure, rising costs, or working capital issues.
Townsquare Media, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile
Financial Health Analysis
Current Ratio
Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.
Working Capital
Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assets—potential liquidity stress.
Asset Composition
Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.
Townsquare Media, Inc. Street Expectations Map
No Target Data
No analyst price targets available for tsq.
Townsquare Media, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $464K and sold $1.35M worth of TSQ shares, resulting in $885K of net selling activity.
3 Months
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6.14K
172.4K
985.23K
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3-6 Months
980
6.48K
39.8K
238.64K
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6-9 Months
855
5.38K
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9-12 Months
65.3K
446.26K
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+321K
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Top Buyers
Kaplan Stephen A
Director
$384K
Schatz Scott
Officer: Evp, Finance Op And Tech
$37K
Worshek Robert L.
Officer: Svp, Chief Accounting Officer
$14K
Rosenstein Stuart B
Officer: Evp And Cfo
$14K
Hellum Erik
Officer: Coo
$14K
Top Sellers
Schatz Scott
Officer: Evp, Finance Op And Tech
$436K
Hellum Erik
Officer: Coo
$364K
Yenicay Claire Marie
Officer: Evp, Inv Rel And Corp Comm
$322K
Worshek Robert L.
Officer: Svp, Chief Accounting Officer
$227K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Negative insider sentiment with $885K net selling. Selling notably exceeds buying, warranting closer scrutiny of company fundamentals.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider buyers vs. 4 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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