Townsquare MediaTSQ +6.06%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 307692% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Townsquare Media was 3.07. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.32.
TSQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Townsquare Media's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Townsquare Media was 115.40% per year. The lowest was 115.40% per year. And the median was 115.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Townsquare Media Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Townsquare Media Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout 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.
TSQ vs HFUS, MCHX, TJGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Townsquare Media Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. This is 291% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Townsquare Media's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 291% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 3.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Townsquare Media's value of 1.25 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 325 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HFUS and MCHX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #999999 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Townsquare Media's value of 1.25 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Townsquare Media's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 150% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 150% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 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 $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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (291% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $6.83 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Media - Diversified median (#999999 of 325)
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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