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USA Today CoTDAY +3.45%47 1-Year ROIIC % is -1.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 55.39% on this metric.
1-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (1-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year.
USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.90%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
TDAY's 1-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than 55.39% of 964
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs TDAY: -1.90
USA Today Co (NYSE:TDAY) 1-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
USA Today Co 1-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
USA Today Co 1-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % 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.
TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: 1-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year ROIIC % 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.
USA Today Co 1-Year ROIIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % falls into.
USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
1-Year ROIIC %
=
1-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**
/
1-Year Incremental Invested Capital
=
( 36.9299 (Mar. 2026) - 33.554 (Mar. 2025) )
/
( 1689.039 (Mar. 2026) - 1866.258 (Mar. 2025) )
=
3.3759
/
-177.219
=
-1.90%***
* 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.
** TTM data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 1-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a 1-Year ROIIC % of -1.90 as of Mar. 2026. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #534 out of 964 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % too high?
USA Today Co's current 1-Year ROIIC % is -1.90. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #534 out of 964 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's 1-Year ROIIC % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #534 out of 964 companies for 1-Year ROIIC %. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 1-Year ROIIC % is 1.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year ROIIC % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 1-Year ROIIC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.02, based on 964 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 1-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 1-Year ROIIC % 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 1-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 1-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 1-year. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 1-Year ROIIC % is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current 1-Year ROIIC % is -1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.97, compared to a current price of $8.99 — trading 202.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year ROIIC % is -1.90. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year ROIIC % calculated?
1-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For USA Today Co (TDAY), the current 1-Year ROIIC % is -1.90 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.99 is trading 202.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDAY:
1-Year ROIIC %: -1.90
GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $8.99 (202.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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