TSQ (Townsquare Media) Interest Expense: $-44.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Townsquare Media Interest Expense?

Townsquare Media TSQ +1.58% 68 Interest Expense is $-44.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Townsquare Media's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -10.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Townsquare Media's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 8.0 Mil. Townsquare Media's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -10.2 Mil. Townsquare Media's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Townsquare Media's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $464.4 Mil.

Townsquare Media's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	7.954	/	-10.216
	=	0.78

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Townsquare Media Inc interest coverage is 1.23, which is low.

Townsquare Media Interest Expense Historical Data

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Townsquare Media Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-44.1 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-44.1 Mil mean?

Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Interest Expense of $-44.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors.

Is Townsquare Media's Interest Expense too high?

Townsquare Media's current Interest Expense is $-44.1 Mil. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Townsquare Media's Interest Expense compare to HFUS and FLNT?

Townsquare Media's Interest Expense of $-44.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. Townsquare Media's current Interest Expense is $-44.1 Mil. 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 $8.54, compared to a current price of $7.07 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-44.1 Mil. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Interest Expense is $-44.1 Mil 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 $7.07 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54. GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSQ:

Interest Expense: $-44.1 Mil
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $7.07 (17.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Address One Manhattanville Road, Suite 202, Purchase, New York, NY, USA, 10577

Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com

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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