GTN

Based on Gray Media, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Gray Media do?

Gray Media owns and operates local television stations across more than 100 US markets. It holds affiliations with ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, and also carries secondary digital channels. The company earns revenue through advertising and retransmission fees paid by pay-TV providers.

Does GTN pay dividends?

Yes, Gray Media pays a regular dividend. However, given the Weak ratings on Quality and Risk pillars, investors should assess whether the payout is sustainable given the company's financial profile. Check the investor relations page for the latest dividend details.

When does GTN report earnings?

Gray Media reports on a quarterly cadence, consistent with most US-listed public companies. For upcoming earnings dates and recent results, visit the company's investor relations page directly rather than relying on third-party estimates.

Is GTN a good stock to buy?

GTN carries a Poor UQS Score, with Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk. The Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, which may reflect how much risk the market has already priced in. Investors should weigh that context carefully before making any decision.

Is GTN overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, GTN is rated Attractive — meaning the stock does not appear overvalued relative to its fundamentals. That said, a low valuation in isolation does not offset the Weak scores across the other four pillars.

How does GTN compare to its competitors?

Gray Media competes with broadcasters and media companies like The E.W. Scripps Company and iHeartMedia. Gray's scale across local TV markets is a distinguishing factor, but its UQS profile is weak across most dimensions. The full competitor comparison is available to Pro members.

What is GTN's market cap bracket?

Gray Media is classified as a small-cap stock. This places it in a segment of the market that can carry higher volatility and liquidity risk compared to large- or mega-cap peers in the Communication Services sector.

Who founded Gray Media?

Gray Media traces its origins to 1891 as Gray Communications Systems. The company rebranded to Gray Television in 2002 and later to Gray Media. Detailed founding history is publicly available through the company's official corporate resources.

Is GTN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, GTN's UQS profile raises concerns. Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages and earnings consistency typically associated with long-term compounders. The full analysis is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of Gray Media?

Gray Media's primary competitive position comes from its scale — operating stations in over 100 local markets gives it geographic reach that smaller broadcasters cannot match. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting it may not be durable against structural industry shifts.

What sector does GTN belong to?

Gray Media is classified in the Communication Services sector. This sector includes broadcasters, telecom companies, and digital media platforms — a space facing significant disruption from streaming services and changing consumer media habits.

Is GTN a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, GTN does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth classification. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which has value-like characteristics — but weak fundamentals across other pillars complicate that framing.

Gray Media, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Gray Media, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Gray Media, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Gray Media, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Gray Media, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for GTN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Gray Media, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Gray Media, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Gray Media, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.