Townsquare MediaTSQ +1.49%68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.75 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates TSQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Media - Diversified companies, Townsquare Media ranks better than 87.15% on this metric.
Townsquare Media's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSQ'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 5.41 Max: 18.13
Current: 11.75
During the past 13 years, Townsquare Media's highest Yield on Cost was 18.13. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 5.41.
TSQ's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 87.15% of 397
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.54
vs TSQ: 11.75
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Townsquare Media 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSQ vs HFUS, FLNT, MCHX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Townsquare Media 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.75 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 18.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #51 out of 397 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Townsquare Media's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Townsquare Media's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.75 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 18.13. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Townsquare Media's value of 11.75 is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #51 out of 397 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HFUS and FLNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townsquare Media ranks #51 out of 397 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Townsquare Media in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Townsquare Media's value of 11.75 is 231.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Townsquare Media's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 18.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Townsquare Media has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.54, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townsquare Media's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.75 is 231.9% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townsquare Media's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.75, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 5.41. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.75, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 231.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.54. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.75 as of Jul. 11, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.75 (117% above median its 10-year median of 5.41)
GF Value™: $8.52 vs. price of $6.80 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#51 of 397)
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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