TSQ (Townsquare Media) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSQ Townsquare Media Inc TSQ
68 GF Score
Price $6.83
GF Value $8.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Townsquare Media Moat Score?

Townsquare Media TSQ +6.06% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks better than 89.16% on this metric.

Townsquare Media has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Townsquare Media has No Moat: Townsquare Media operates in a highly competitive media industry with limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or durable cost advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Townsquare Media might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Townsquare Media  (NYSE:TSQ) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Townsquare Media Moat Score Related Terms

TSQ vs HFUS, MCHX, TJGC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #113 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Townsquare Media's Moat Score too high?
Townsquare Media's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #113 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to HFUS and MCHX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #113 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Townsquare Media in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Townsquare Media's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $6.83 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 $6.83 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54. GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSQ:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $6.83 (20% 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

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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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