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Townsquare MediaTSQ -9.98%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 9.96. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 67.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Townsquare Media's enterprise value is $587.3 Mil.
Townsquare Media's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.0 Mil. Therefore, Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.47 Med: 9.96 Max: 57.36
Current: 11.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Townsquare Media was 57.36. The lowest was -157.47. And the median was 9.96.
TSQ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.2% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs TSQ: 11.51
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Townsquare Media's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Townsquare Media's share price for today is $5.68.
Townsquare Media's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.430.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's EV-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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Townsquare Media's current Enterprise Value is $587.3 Mil.
Townsquare Media's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Townsquare Media. This is 16% above median its historical median of 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #502 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Townsquare Media's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.96. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. Townsquare Media's value of 11.51 is 58.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #502 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FLNT and HFUS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #502 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. Townsquare Media's value of 11.51 is 58.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.96 vs. the industry median of 7.28, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.28, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 is 58.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Townsquare Media. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 9.96. 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 $5.68 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.96 and 58.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.28. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51 as of Jul. 27, 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 $5.68 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.51 (16% above median its 10-year median of 9.96)
GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $5.68 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#502 of 747)
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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