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Townsquare MediaTSQ -1.85%68 Debt-to-Equity is -12.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 120192.19% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -265.04 Med: 1.75 Max: 85.88
Current: -12.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Townsquare Media was 85.88. The lowest was -265.04. And the median was 1.75.
TSQ's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.26
vs TSQ: -12.15
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Townsquare Media Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Townsquare Media Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity 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 FLNT, HFUS, MCHX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Debt-to-Equity of -12.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Townsquare Media's current Debt-to-Equity is -12.15. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Debt-to-Equity compare to FLNT and HFUS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 832 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Debt-to-Equity is -12.15. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.50, compared to a current price of $5.82 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -12.15. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Debt-to-Equity is -12.15 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 $5.82 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Debt-to-Equity: -12.15
GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $5.82 (31.5% below fair value)
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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