TSE:TS.BTorstar Stock Price, Forecast & News

C$0.62

-0.01 (-1.59 %)

(As of 07/9/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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C$0.62

Now: C$0.62▼

C$0.63

50-Day Range

C$0.32

MA: C$0.58▼

C$0.63

52-Week Range

C$0.25

Now: C$0.62▼

C$0.98

Volume20,871 shs

Average Volume34,353 shs

Market CapitalizationC$44.35 million

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend Yield17.86%

BetaN/A

Torstar Corporation operates as a media company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Community Brands, Daily Brands, and Digital Ventures. The company publishes the Toronto Star newspaper; the Metro daily print editions; Sing Tao Daily, a Chinese-language daily newspaper, as well as operates thestar.com, a newspaper Website in Canada; and operates Toronto.com, Torstar Syndication Services, and The Kit, a print and digital publication focuses on beauty, fashion, and wellness. It also publishes newspapers comprising The Hamilton Spectator, the Waterloo Region Record, the St. Catharines Standard, Niagara Falls review, Welland Tribune, and Peterborough Examiner; and digital properties, including Localwork.ca, Homefinder.ca, Gottarent.com, Goldbook.ca, and Wheels.ca, as well as provides specialty publications, directories, and consumer show services. The Digital Ventures segment provides digital media services comprising programmatic advertising; and offers advertisers access to audiences in automotive, power sports, outdoors, home, and health verticals. The company was founded in 1892 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

2.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Torstar has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of C$0.69, Torstar has a potential upside of 11.3% from its current price of C$0.62.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Torstar has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Torstar has received 96 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Torstar has received 370 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Torstar has received 79.40% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Torstar and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe TS.B will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe TS.B will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Torstar is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 17.86%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Torstar does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Torstar insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

1.3 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Torstar are expected to grow in the coming year, from C($0.24) to C$0.00 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Torstar is -0.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Torstar is -0.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for Torstar, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Torstar has a P/B Ratio of 0.30. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

1.18 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange TSE

Industry Publishing

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorConsumer Cyclical

Current SymbolTSE:TS.B

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.torstar.com

Phone+1-416-8694010

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio8.63

Current Ratio2.05

Quick Ratio1.85

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E RatioN/A

P/E Growth-0.07

Sales & Book Value

Annual SalesC$455.51 million

Price / Sales0.10

Cash FlowC$0.84 per share

Price / Cash Flow0.74

Book ValueC$2.08 per share

Price / Book0.30

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Employees3,070

Outstanding Shares71,532,896

Market CapC$44.35 million

Next Earnings DateN/A

OptionableNot Optionable

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Torstar (TSE:TS.B) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Torstar's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Torstar's stock was trading at C$0.39 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, TS.B shares have increased by 59.0% and is now trading at C$0.62. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Torstar?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Torstar in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for Torstar.

What price target have analysts set for TS.B?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Torstar's stock. Their forecasts range from C$0.63 to C$0.75. On average, they expect Torstar's share price to reach C$0.69 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Torstar.

Has Torstar been receiving favorable news coverage?

Media stories about TS.B stock have trended somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Torstar earned a daily sentiment score of -1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View the latest news about Torstar.

Who are some of Torstar's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Torstar include Haynes Publishing Group (HYNS), Connect Group (CNCT), Aspermont (ASP), Dods Group (DODS), McClatchy (MNI), Lingo Media (LM), GVIC Communications (GCT), Postmedia Network Canada (PNC.A), Axel Springer (AXELF), Axel Springer (SPR), Freedom Leaf (FRLF), INFORMA PLC/S (IFJPY), John Wiley & Sons (JW-A), John Wiley & Sons (JW/A) and Schibsted ASA (SBSNF). View all competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Torstar own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Torstar investors own include Manulife Financial (MFC), Great-West Lifeco (GWO), Bombardier, Inc. Class B (BBD.B), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH), BlackBerry (BB), Crew Energy (CR), Fiera Capital (FSZ), Just Energy Group (JE) and Lucara Diamond (LUC).

Who are Torstar's key executives?

Torstar's management team includes the following people:

Mr. John Boynton, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 55)
Mr. Lorenzo DeMarchi, Exec. VP & CFO
Ms. Marie E. Beyette, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
Mr. Ian Oliver, Exec. VP & Pres of Community Brands & Operations
Mr. Neil Simon Oliver, Exec. VP & Pres of Daily News Brands

What is Torstar's stock symbol?

Torstar trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "TS.B."

How do I buy shares of Torstar?

Shares of TS.B and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade, and Charles Schwab.

What is Torstar's stock price today?

One share of TS.B stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$0.62.

How big of a company is Torstar?

Torstar has a market capitalization of C$44.35 million and generates C$455.51 million in revenue each year. Torstar employs 3,070 workers across the globe.

What is Torstar's official website?

The official website for Torstar is www.torstar.com.

How can I contact Torstar?

Torstar's mailing address is 400-1 Yonge St, TORONTO, ON M5E 1E6, Canada. The company can be reached via phone at +1-416-8694010.

This page was last updated on 7/9/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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