TSQ (Townsquare Media) Total Payout Ratio: -3.16 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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TSQ Townsquare Media Inc TSQ
67 GF Score
Price $6.31
GF Value $8.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Townsquare Media Total Payout Ratio?

Townsquare Media TSQ -1.25% 67 Total Payout Ratio is -3.16 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Townsquare Media's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.16.


Townsquare Media Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Townsquare Media Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Townsquare Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.02 -0.60 -3.28 -1.35

Townsquare Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio 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 -2.08 1.70 -0.60 -0.71 2.24

TSQ vs FLNT, HFUS, MCHX: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Townsquare Media Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -13.205) / -9.75
=-1.35

Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2.938 + 0 + -3.687) / 2.957
=2.24

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -3.16 mean?
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Total Payout Ratio of -3.16 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors.
Is Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Townsquare Media's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.16. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio compare to FLNT and HFUS?
Townsquare Media's Total Payout Ratio of -3.16 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. Townsquare Media's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.16. 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 $8.50, compared to a current price of $6.31 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -3.16. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Total Payout Ratio is -3.16 as of Jul. 27, 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 $6.31 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50. GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSQ:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -3.16
  • GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $6.31 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 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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Address One Manhattanville Road, Suite 202, Purchase, New York, NY, USA, 10577
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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