Townsquare Media (TSQ) Competitors

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$6.42 -0.02 (-0.31%)
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TSQ vs. GTN, SSP, CABO, SIDU, and CXDO

Should you buy Townsquare Media stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Townsquare Media with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Townsquare Media include Gray Media (GTN), E.W. Scripps (SSP), Cable One (CABO), Sidus Space (SIDU), and Crexendo (CXDO). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does Townsquare Media compare to Gray Media?

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) and Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to Gray Media's net margin of -3.12%. Gray Media's return on equity of -3.07% beat Townsquare Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Townsquare Media-1.59% -7.41% 0.48%
Gray Media -3.12%-3.07%-0.64%

In the previous week, Gray Media had 1 more articles in the media than Townsquare Media. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Gray Media and 1 mentions for Townsquare Media. Gray Media's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Townsquare Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Gray Media is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Townsquare Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gray Media
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Townsquare Media presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 55.76%. Gray Media has a consensus target price of $7.88, suggesting a potential upside of 101.41%. Given Gray Media's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gray Media is more favorable than Townsquare Media.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Gray Media
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Townsquare Media has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Gray Media. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gray Media, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A
Gray Media$3.10B0.13-$85M-$1.53N/A

Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gray Media has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Gray Media shares are held by institutional investors. 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of Gray Media shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Townsquare Media pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.5%. Gray Media pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Townsquare Media pays out -186.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gray Media pays out -20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Townsquare Media has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Townsquare Media is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Townsquare Media beats Gray Media on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Townsquare Media compare to E.W. Scripps?

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) and E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

Townsquare Media has higher earnings, but lower revenue than E.W. Scripps. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than E.W. Scripps, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A
E.W. Scripps$2.15B0.12-$100.88M-$1.85N/A

71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of E.W. Scripps shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of E.W. Scripps shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, E.W. Scripps has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to E.W. Scripps' net margin of -4.63%. E.W. Scripps' return on equity of -0.56% beat Townsquare Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Townsquare Media-1.59% -7.41% 0.48%
E.W. Scripps -4.63%-0.56%-0.09%

Townsquare Media currently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 55.76%. E.W. Scripps has a consensus price target of $5.95, suggesting a potential upside of 110.25%. Given E.W. Scripps' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe E.W. Scripps is more favorable than Townsquare Media.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
E.W. Scripps
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Townsquare Media had 1 more articles in the media than E.W. Scripps. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Townsquare Media and 0 mentions for E.W. Scripps. Townsquare Media's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled E.W. Scripps'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Townsquare Media Neutral
E.W. Scripps Neutral

Summary

Townsquare Media beats E.W. Scripps on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Townsquare Media compare to Cable One?

Cable One (NYSE:CABO) and Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

89.9% of Cable One shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cable One shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to Cable One's net margin of -21.94%. Cable One's return on equity of 5.36% beat Townsquare Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cable One-21.94% 5.36% 1.35%
Townsquare Media -1.59%-7.41%0.48%

In the previous week, Cable One had 3 more articles in the media than Townsquare Media. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cable One and 1 mentions for Townsquare Media. Cable One's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Townsquare Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Cable One is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cable One
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Townsquare Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cable One has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Townsquare Media has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cable One. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cable One, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cable One$1.50B0.17-$356.46M-$58.41N/A
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A

Cable One presently has a consensus price target of $101.50, suggesting a potential upside of 131.58%. Townsquare Media has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 55.76%. Given Cable One's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cable One is more favorable than Townsquare Media.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cable One
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Cable One and Townsquare Media tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Townsquare Media compare to Sidus Space?

Sidus Space (NASDAQ:SIDU) and Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Sidus Space had 2 more articles in the media than Townsquare Media. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Sidus Space and 1 mentions for Townsquare Media. Sidus Space's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Townsquare Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Sidus Space is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sidus Space
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Townsquare Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Townsquare Media has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 55.76%. Given Townsquare Media's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Townsquare Media is more favorable than Sidus Space.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sidus Space
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Townsquare Media has higher revenue and earnings than Sidus Space. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sidus Space, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sidus Space$3.38M57.86-$29.47M-$0.94N/A
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A

Sidus Space has a beta of -0.97, suggesting that its share price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

17.9% of Sidus Space shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sidus Space shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Townsquare Media has a net margin of -1.59% compared to Sidus Space's net margin of -806.85%. Townsquare Media's return on equity of -7.41% beat Sidus Space's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sidus Space-806.85% -72.52% -52.80%
Townsquare Media -1.59%-7.41%0.48%

Summary

Townsquare Media beats Sidus Space on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Townsquare Media compare to Crexendo?

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) and Crexendo (NASDAQ:CXDO) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, Townsquare Media and Townsquare Media both had 1 articles in the media. Townsquare Media's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Crexendo's score of -0.70 indicating that Townsquare Media is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Townsquare Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Crexendo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Townsquare Media presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 55.76%. Crexendo has a consensus price target of $10.40, suggesting a potential upside of 41.69%. Given Townsquare Media's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Townsquare Media is more favorable than Crexendo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Townsquare Media
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Crexendo
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Crexendo has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Townsquare Media. Townsquare Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crexendo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Townsquare Media$427.38M0.26-$9.75M-$0.43N/A
Crexendo$68.17M3.49$5.07M$0.1548.93

Townsquare Media has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crexendo has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

71.7% of Townsquare Media shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.5% of Crexendo shares are held by institutional investors. 30.3% of Townsquare Media shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 47.2% of Crexendo shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Crexendo has a net margin of 6.15% compared to Townsquare Media's net margin of -1.59%. Crexendo's return on equity of 13.84% beat Townsquare Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Townsquare Media-1.59% -7.41% 0.48%
Crexendo 6.15%13.84%11.21%

Summary

Crexendo beats Townsquare Media on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TSQ vs. The Competition

MetricTownsquare MediaBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$110.16M$15.44B$7.15B$23.27B
Dividend Yield12.42%5.77%3.09%4.07%
P/E Ratio-14.9316.6817.8728.29
Price / Sales0.261.084.0521.84
Price / Cash0.296.7515.1824.45
Price / Book-0.212.673.704.64
Net Income-$9.75M$292.32M$247.03M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.42%-1.52%-1.22%-1.04%
1 Month Performance0.22%-1.20%0.08%0.18%
1 Year Performance-12.65%30.15%4.06%24.25%

Townsquare Media Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TSQ
Townsquare Media
3.935 of 5 stars
$6.42
-0.3%
$10.00
+55.8%
-9.9%$110.16M$427.38MN/A1,804
GTN
Gray Media
3.3405 of 5 stars
$3.93
-3.2%
$7.88
+100.4%
-10.5%$402.73M$3.08BN/A9,582
SSP
E.W. Scripps
3.6323 of 5 stars
$2.99
-1.0%
$5.95
+99.0%
-9.6%$273.71M$2.14BN/A4,600
CABO
Cable One
4.268 of 5 stars
$46.94
+12.9%
$101.50
+116.3%
-67.8%$266.63M$1.47BN/A2,592
SIDU
Sidus Space
0.5401 of 5 stars
$3.77
-14.1%
N/A+108.1%$250.78M$3.38MN/A40

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