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Townsquare MediaTSQ -0.30%67 Forward PE Ratio is 14.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 380 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 50.53% on this metric.
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Townsquare Media Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Townsquare Media Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Townsquare Media Forward PE Ratio Chart
Townsquare Media Annual Data
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7.92
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3.81
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11.10
7.20
3.40
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7.28
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Townsquare Media Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
7.92
7.55
6.22
7.69
9.51
11.12
10.45
8.62
7.39
7.34
11.66
5.51
3.81
5.50
6.05
5.77
8.38
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5.92
11.10
10.29
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7.73
5.01
6.99
7.23
8.00
11.57
7.28
9.93
16.83
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TSQ vs HFUS, FLNT, MCHX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #192 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Townsquare Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.03. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Townsquare Media's value of 14.03 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #192 out of 380 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Forward PE Ratio compare to HFUS and FLNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #192 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Townsquare Media's value of 14.03 is 0.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 13.98, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.03 is 0.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.03. 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 $8.52, compared to a current price of $6.73 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.03 and 0.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 13.98. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.03 as of Jul. 14, 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 $6.73 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.52.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.03
GF Value™: $8.52 vs. price of $6.73 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#192 of 380)
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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