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Townsquare MediaTSQ +0.30%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 490% above its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 88.04% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.96 Med: 7.99 Max: 46.7
Current: 9.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Townsquare Media was 46.70. The lowest was -47.96. And the median was 7.99.
TSQ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.04% of 677
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSQ: 9.48
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Townsquare Media Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Townsquare Media Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSQ vs HFUS, FLNT, MCHX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Townsquare Media Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Townsquare Media. This is 490% above median its historical median of 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #596 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Townsquare Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.13 is 490% above median its 10-year median of 7.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Townsquare Media's value of 47.13 is 2739.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #596 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HFUS and FLNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #596 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Townsquare Media's value of 47.13 is 2739.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Townsquare Media has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 677 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.13 is 2739.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Townsquare Media. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.13, which is 490% above median its own 10-year median of 7.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townsquare Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townsquare Media (TSQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.51, compared to a current price of $6.63 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.13, which is 490% above median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 2739.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Townsquare Media (TSQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townsquare Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.63 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.51.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 47.13 (490% above median its 10-year median of 7.99)
GF Value™: $8.51 vs. price of $6.63 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2739.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#596 of 677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townsquare Media Inc is a radio, digital media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the United States. It has three segments which are Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, and Broadcast Advertising. It earns the majority of the revenue from the Broadcasting Advertising segment, which includes its local, regional, and national advertising products and solutions delivered via terrestrial radio broadcast. Its portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, and national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com.
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