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TDAY

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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $941M · Avg Vol: $16M/d

62
StockRank
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Q
46
V
49
M
61
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-20.7%
D/E
7.3x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

USA TODAY has strong momentum at M78 with a buyback on file, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a major American media and publishing company known for its flagship national newspaper and digital news platform. The company leverages a massive national audience and a localized digital marketing services platform to drive subscription and advertising revenue. Its competitive moat is built on a highly recognized household brand name and a vast, nationwide local media network.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.9B2.7B2.5B2.3B-7.9%2.2B2.2B2.2B-3.3%
EPS-0.57-0.20-0.180.01-0.280.300.31456.2%
Shares146.2M148.9M147.4M147.1M+0.6%146.8M
Debt1.4B1.3B1.3B1.1B-7.3%1.1B
Equity295.7M317.8M153.1M155.1M-19.4%
Op CF40.8M94.6M100.3M114.4M41.0%113.2M
Inv CF22.1M47.0M-27.9M9.0M
Fin CF-102.9M-135.5M-68.9M-139.8M
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PRICE (1Y)-24.7%
6.347.017.688.369.03Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$6.34
RSI (14)
27.6
52W High
$9.21
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
7.3%49.1
ROE
-20.7%10.5
GP/Assets
47.9%80.4
Op. Margin
4.2%37.6
FCF/Assets
5.6%55.5
Piotroski
890.7
Int. Cover
1.0x24.4
D/E Ratio
7.26x2.0
Current Ratio
0.81x17.4
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
6.8x66.2
P/FCF
9.2x70.7
P/B
6.6x12.5
P/S
0.4x88.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
61
52W High %
69%42.5
RS 6M
-6%55.1
SMA 50/200
1.17x89.5
EPS Rev 4W
+7.9%90.6
EPS Rev 12W
+7.9%90.5
EPS Improve
+221%84.4
Q Growth
-88%2.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$941M
P/E (Forward)
18.8x
Gross Margin
39.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of TDAY are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.(you)$941M62Hold
SCHLScholastic Corporation$760M62Hold
WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.$2.7B90Strong Buy
NYTThe New York Times Company$10.9B57Hold
LEELee Enterprises, Incorporated$184M33Sell
MCSThe Marcus Corporation$953M63Hold
UPWKUpwork Inc.$1.1B61Hold
MAXMediaAlpha, Inc.$784M63Hold
STGWStagwell Inc.$1.6B61Hold
NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc.$917M42Hold

Peer medians: ROE 6.5% · P/E 19.2x · Gross margin 57.1%

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY): Stock Score Summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 62/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. USA TODAY has strong momentum at M78 with a buyback on file, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a major American media and publishing company known for its flagship national newspaper and digital news platform. The company leverages a massive national audience and a localized digital marketing services platform to drive subscription and advertising revenue. Its competitive moat is built on a highly recognized household brand name and a vast, nationwide local media network.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$6.34
Market Cap$941M
P/E (Forward)18.82
Price/Book6.56
Return on Equity-20.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.3%
Debt/Equity7.26x
Gross Margin39.5%
Operating Margin4.2%
Revenue Growth-8.3%
Free Cash Flow$103M

USA TODAY Co., Inc. operates in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s (TDAY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) is 62/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (49), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does USA TODAY Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is USA TODAY Co., Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 62/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is USA TODAY Co., Inc. in?
USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (United States).