TSQ (Townsquare Media) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -6.34% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSQ Townsquare Media Inc TSQ
69 GF Score
Price $7.25
GF Value $8.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Townsquare Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Townsquare Media TSQ +1.54% 69 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -6.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks better than 60.14% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Townsquare Media's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.34%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TSQ' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.62   Med: 19.68   Max: 46.96
Current: 18.79

During the past 13 years, Townsquare Media's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 46.96%. The lowest was -40.62%. And the median was 19.68%.

TSQ's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
60.14% of 1016 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.365 vs TSQ: 18.79

Townsquare Media's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Townsquare Media  (NYSE:TSQ) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Townsquare Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Townsquare Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

Townsquare Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Townsquare Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Townsquare Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.78 46.17 11.45 22.07 -6.34

TSQ vs HFUS, FLNT, MCHX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Townsquare Media ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(52.048 + 0 + 12.582) - (42.572 + 8.737 + 11.486)
=1.835

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(49.143 + 0 + 14.779) - (43.935 + 8.581 + 8.077)
=3.329

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Townsquare Media for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-9.996/( ( (155.142 + max(1.835, 0)) + (155.098 + max(3.329, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-9.996/( ( 156.977 + 158.427 )/ 2 )
=-9.996/157.702
=-6.34 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -6.34% mean?
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -6.34% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #405 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Townsquare Media's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -6.34%. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #405 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HFUS and FLNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #405 out of 1016 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Townsquare Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 9.37, based on 1,016 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -6.34%. 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 $8.53, compared to a current price of $7.25 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -6.34%. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -6.34% 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 $7.25 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.53. GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSQ:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -6.34%
  • GF Value™: $8.53 vs. price of $7.25 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 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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