TSQ (Townsquare Media) ROCE %: -2.27% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Townsquare Media ROCE %?

Townsquare Media TSQ -1.23% 68 ROCE % is -2.27% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Townsquare Media's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.27%.

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Townsquare Media ROCE % Historical Data

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Townsquare Media ROCE % Chart

Townsquare Media Annual Data

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9.94

7.85

-1.97

4.66

8.06

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															4.04	16.78	4.15	7.86	-2.27

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Townsquare Media ROCE % Calculation

Townsquare Media's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	38.307	/	( ( (580.414 - 76.256)	+	(528.618 - 82.233) )	/ 2 )
	=	38.307	/	( (504.158	+	446.385)	/ 2 )
	=	38.307	/	475.2715
	=	8.06 %

Townsquare Media's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-9.996	/	( ( (528.618 - 82.233)	+	(516.057 - 80.098) )	/ 2 )
	=	-9.996	/	( ( 446.385	+	435.959 )	/ 2 )
	=	-9.996	/	441.172
	=	-2.27 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of -2.27% mean?

Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a ROCE % of -2.27% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Townsquare Media's ROCE % too high?

Townsquare Media's current ROCE % is -2.27%. 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 ROCE % compare to HFUS and MCHX?

Townsquare Media's ROCE % of -2.27% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?

The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current ROCE % is -2.27%. 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 $6.44 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.27%. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current ROCE % is -2.27% 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 $6.44 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54. GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSQ:

ROCE %: -2.27%
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $6.44 (24.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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Townsquare Media Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Address One Manhattanville Road, Suite 202, Purchase, New York, NY, USA, 10577

Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com

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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