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Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$3.18 +7.07% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.21

Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 29/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $54.1M
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As of 2026-11-03, Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: TSQ) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 29/100 at a spot price of $3.18 (+7.07% 1D, market cap $54.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, TSQ ranks #112 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), TSQ carries a Roarable E (29/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.5%, and ROIC of 8.4%. By comparison, SGA (Saga Communications Inc. (FL) (Class A)) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.5%, cap $51.5M) and MDIA (Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -18.7%, cap $74.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TSQ leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TSQ leads on capital efficiency (8.4% ROIC).

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Per TSQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001499832), Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) generated $427.4M in revenue (-5.2% YoY), -$11.5M in net income, and $15.4M in free cash flow against $528.6M in total assets and $421.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (9)Whales (3)SEC (6)Macro (4)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-12.9% Base Target
$8 Bull$3 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TSQ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (29/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY TSQ SCORES 29/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+9/20 pts (31% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 3.6% FCF Margin ($15.4M FCF) & 25.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+7/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 35% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (19.7) create a -16 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
37
Grade E$4.16-9.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
34
Grade E$3.75-17.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
32
Grade E$3.08+3.2% Next Q
Current
29
Grade E$3.18-9.8% Hist 90D α
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While TSQ currently carries a cautious 29/100 (E) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.59) and Max Pain ($3.34) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $8.37.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)
19.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
0.20>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE6% OF RANGE
L: $3$3.18H: $8
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 9 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 10 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: ERQD 10 / 40
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BEARISH (45)

8.4% ROIC with 25.5% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

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BEARISH (30)

Altman-Z 0.20 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (23)

10/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 4/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like TSQ
  • ✓Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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TSQ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -50.93%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $3.08H $3.18L $2.97C $3.18VOL 105.5K
RES: $5.27SUP: $2.81SMA50: $4.59SMA200: $5.97
$7.79$6.46$5.13$3.80$2.47RES $5.27SUP $2.81$3.182026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-0.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -5.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Communication Services Rank #112 of 132 ⚔️ SGA vs TSQ Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (TSQ vs. SGA, MDIA, UONE, UONEK)

Industry: Broadcasting (24 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) ranks #112 by composite RQD confidence (29/100, grade E) and #102 by equity capitalization ($54.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TSQ leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while TSQ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.4% ROIC and 25.5% gross margin. SGA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 50/100 (D) compared with TSQ at 29/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
TSQ ACTIVE
Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A)
E 29/100 — 25.5% 8.4% +7.07% $54.1M Benchmark Subject
SGA
Saga Communications Inc. (FL) (Class A)
D 50/100 — — -6.5% -4.07% $51.5M /sga-vs-tsq →
MDIA
Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)
D- 37/100 — — -18.7% +14.61% $74.8M /mdia-vs-tsq →
UONE
Urban One Inc. (Class A)
E 27/100 — — -31.3% +2.47% $18.7M /uone-vs-tsq →
UONEK
Urban One Inc. Class D
E 28/100 — — -31.3% -3.52% $17.0M /uonek-vs-tsq →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001499832 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) reported GAAP revenue of $427.4M (-5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $451.0M , and -5.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$11.5M, operating cash flow of $30.6M, and free cash flow of $15.4M (-50.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, TSQ closed FY2025 with $528.6M in total assets against $421.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $427.4M -$11.5M $30.6M $15.4M $528.6M $421.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $451.0M -$12.7M $48.7M $31.3M $580.4M $465.8M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $454.2M -$45.0M $67.8M $67.8M — —

3. TSQ Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is TSQ stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: TSQ) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 29/100 at a spot price of $3.18 (+7.07% 1D, market cap $54.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, TSQ ranks #112 in composite RQD confidence.

How does TSQ compare to SGA and MDIA in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), TSQ carries a Roarable E (29/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.5%, and ROIC of 8.4%. By comparison, SGA (Saga Communications Inc. (FL) (Class A)) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.5%, cap $51.5M) and MDIA (Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -18.7%, cap $74.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TSQ leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TSQ leads on capital efficiency (8.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TSQ?

Per TSQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001499832), Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) generated $427.4M in revenue (-5.2% YoY), -$11.5M in net income, and $15.4M in free cash flow against $528.6M in total assets and $421.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is TSQ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TSQ last traded at $3.18 (+7.07% on volume of 172,729 shares), positioning the stock -30.72% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.59) and -46.73% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.97). Across its 52-week range of $2.88 to $7.97, TSQ sits at the 5.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 19.7 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.78 to $3.58).

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TSQ — Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 29/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $3.18 (+7.07% 1D, market capitalization $54.1M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (9/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.4%, gross margin of 25.5%, operating margin of 10.3%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (7/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (4/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (6/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.20, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 8.50x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

. (Class A) (TSQ) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, Broadcasting industry. Per the market data, its reported gross margin is 25.5% and operating margin is 10.3%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A) (TSQ) reported $427.4M in annual revenue (up from $451.0M in FY2024, -5.2% YoY) and -$11.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($454.2M revenue, -$45.0M net income) through FY2025, TSQ scaled operating cash flow to $30.6M and free cash flow to $15.4M, backed by $528.6M in total assets against $421.2M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 29/100): Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 9/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.88 – $7.97 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation and 8.3x EV/EBITDA against 10.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph records no upstream or downstream links and no proprietary signals for TSQ, so supply-chain dependencies, sector correlations, and 2nd-order bottlenecks cannot be identified from the source data.

  • Key Question #1: Can TSQ sustain or expand its 10.3% operating margin and 8.4% ROIC against Broadcasting peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $427.4M and free cash flow of $15.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $421.2M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is TSQ's equity valuation to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3.50 (+17.8%)
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Operating income swung to $44.2M in FY 2025 and debt fell from $465.8M to $421.2M, while a GREEN-tagged headline cites 11 percent digit

Here is why I am bullish on TSQ here at $2.97: Operating income swung to $44.2M in FY 2025 and debt fell from $465.8M to $421.2M, while a GREEN-tagged headline cites 11 percent digital growth.. Compare TSQ's 10.3% operating margin and 8.4% ROIC against the rest of Broadcasting. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $2.82 are getting bought.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@BreakoutHunter Agree on the RQD 29/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $2.97 and keeping dry powder in case we test $2.76.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.49 (-16.2%)
Spot @ $2.97

With an Altman Z of 0.2, Debt/Equity of 8.5, cash down to $4.8M, and net income negative in every reported period, the forensic balance

I respect the product at Townsquare Media Inc. (Class A), but the stock at $2.97 is a different story. With an Altman Z of 0.2, Debt/Equity of 8.5, cash down to $4.8M, and net income negative in every reported period, the forensic balance sheet dominates the investment case.. FCF yield is 0.0% and RQD sits at 29/100 (E) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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