Townsquare MediaTSQ +1.79%68 Pretax Margin % is -13.14% 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 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 61.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.12 Med: -1.66 Max: 8.77
Current: -3.1
TSQ's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 61.78% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs TSQ: -3.10
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Townsquare Media Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Townsquare Media Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of -13.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #632 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Townsquare Media's Pretax Margin % too high?
Townsquare Media's current Pretax Margin % is -13.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #632 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to HFUS and MCHX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #632 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Pretax Margin % is -13.14%. 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 $6.56 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -13.14%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Pretax Margin % is -13.14% 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 $6.56 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Pretax Margin %: -13.14%
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $6.56 (23.2% below fair value)
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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