Townsquare MediaTSQ +1.49%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks worse than 63.57% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Townsquare Media's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.1 Mil. Townsquare Media's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $224.4 Mil. Therefore, Townsquare Media's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.85 Med: -4.67 Max: 8.79
Current: -2.95
During the past 13 years, Townsquare Media's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.79%. The lowest was -32.85%. And the median was -4.67%.
TSQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 63.57% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs TSQ: -2.95
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Townsquare Media Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Townsquare Media Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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, FLNT, MCHX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.94% mean?
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.94% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #656 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Townsquare Media's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Townsquare Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.94%. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Townsquare Media's value of 4.94% is 502.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #656 out of 1032 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HFUS and FLNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #656 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Townsquare Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Townsquare Media's value of 4.94% is 502.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.94% is 502.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.94%. 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 $6.80 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.94% and 502.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.94% 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 $6.80 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.52.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.94%
GF Value™: $8.52 vs. price of $6.80 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 502.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#656 of 1032)
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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