Tegna Inc

NYSE:TGNA USA Broadcasting
Market Cap
$3.28 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3750 Global
#2414 in USA
Share Price
$20.38
Change (1 day)
-0.39%
52-Week Range
$15.04 - $21.28
All Time High
$21.39
About

TEGNA Inc. operates as a broadcast and digital media company in the United States. The company engages in content and tools to help people navigate their daily lives. In addition, it delivers local news, information, and marketing solutions to audiences through a diverse range of platforms, including online, mobile apps, connected television (CTV), social media, and traditional linear television;… Read more

Tegna Inc (TGNA) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: $3.12 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Tegna Inc (TGNA) has net assets worth $3.12 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($6.81 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.69 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $3.12 Billion
% of Total Assets 45.78%
Annual Growth Rate 2.68%
5-Year Change 45.92%
10-Year Change 21.91%
Growth Volatility 23.59

Tegna Inc - Net Assets Trend (1983–2024)

This chart illustrates how Tegna Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Tegna Inc (1983–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Tegna Inc from 1983 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 $3.03 Billion +11.06%
2023-12-31 $2.72 Billion -11.83%
2022-12-31 $3.09 Billion +21.81%
2021-12-31 $2.54 Billion +22.33%
2020-12-31 $2.07 Billion +30.35%
2019-12-31 $1.59 Billion +18.60%
2018-12-31 $1.34 Billion +34.76%
2017-12-31 $995.04 Million -61.72%
2016-12-31 $2.60 Billion +4.75%
2015-12-31 $2.48 Billion -29.30%
2014-12-31 $3.51 Billion +20.63%
2013-12-31 $2.91 Billion +14.07%
2012-12-31 $2.55 Billion +1.53%
2011-12-31 $2.51 Billion +3.88%
2010-12-31 $2.42 Billion +38.39%
2009-12-31 $1.75 Billion +38.07%
2008-12-31 $1.27 Billion -86.00%
2007-12-31 $9.04 Billion +7.50%
2006-12-31 $8.41 Billion +10.67%
2005-12-31 $7.60 Billion -7.99%
2004-12-31 $8.26 Billion -3.05%
2003-12-31 $8.52 Billion +23.20%
2002-12-31 $6.91 Billion +20.50%
2001-12-31 $5.74 Billion +12.39%
2000-12-31 $5.10 Billion +10.23%
1999-12-31 $4.63 Billion +16.33%
1998-12-31 $3.98 Billion +14.37%
1997-12-31 $3.48 Billion +18.73%
1996-12-31 $2.93 Billion +36.60%
1995-12-31 $2.15 Billion +17.75%
1994-12-31 $1.82 Billion -4.49%
1993-12-31 $1.91 Billion +20.75%
1992-12-31 $1.58 Billion +2.64%
1991-12-31 $1.54 Billion -25.38%
1990-12-31 $2.06 Billion +3.37%
1989-12-31 $2.00 Billion +11.72%
1988-12-31 $1.79 Billion +11.00%
1987-12-31 $1.61 Billion +12.25%
1986-12-31 $1.43 Billion +12.44%
1985-12-31 $1.28 Billion +11.66%
1984-12-31 $1.14 Billion +11.63%
1983-12-31 $1.02 Billion --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Tegna Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 880.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $8.55 Billion 284.54%
Common Stock $324.42 Million 10.80%
Other Comprehensive Income $-106.64 Million -3.55%
Total Equity $3.00 Billion 100.00%

Tegna Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Tegna Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Tegna Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,704,872,000 to 3,004,714,000, a change of 299,842,000 (11.1%).
  • Net income of 599,818,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 81,364,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 274,827,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 12,966,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 43,249,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $599.82 Million +19.96%
Dividends Paid $81.36 Million -2.71%
Share Repurchases $274.83 Million -9.15%
Other Comprehensive Income $12.97 Million +0.43%
Other Changes $43.25 Million +1.44%
Total Change $- 11.09%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Tegna Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 1.15x
  • The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.38x to 1.15x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1983-12-31 $3.19 $20.38 x
1984-12-31 $3.56 $20.38 x
1985-12-31 $3.98 $20.38 x
1986-12-31 $4.46 $20.38 x
1987-12-31 $4.99 $20.38 x
1988-12-31 $5.15 $20.38 x
1989-12-31 $5.82 $20.38 x
1990-12-31 $6.02 $20.38 x
1991-12-31 $4.90 $20.38 x
1992-12-31 $5.46 $20.38 x
1993-12-31 $6.47 $20.38 x
1994-12-31 $6.29 $20.38 x
1995-12-31 $7.66 $20.38 x
1996-12-31 $10.35 $20.38 x
1997-12-31 $12.21 $20.38 x
1998-12-31 $13.93 $20.38 x
1999-12-31 $16.43 $20.38 x
2000-12-31 $19.03 $20.38 x
2001-12-31 $21.50 $20.38 x
2002-12-31 $25.68 $20.38 x
2003-12-31 $30.98 $20.38 x
2004-12-31 $30.51 $20.38 x
2005-12-31 $30.74 $20.38 x
2006-12-31 $35.38 $20.38 x
2007-12-31 $38.61 $20.38 x
2008-12-31 $4.63 $20.38 x
2009-12-31 $6.82 $20.38 x
2010-12-31 $8.96 $20.38 x
2011-12-31 $9.59 $20.38 x
2012-12-31 $9.93 $20.38 x
2013-12-31 $11.50 $20.38 x
2014-12-31 $14.04 $20.38 x
2015-12-31 $9.54 $20.38 x
2016-12-31 $10.34 $20.38 x
2017-12-31 $4.58 $20.38 x
2018-12-31 $6.19 $20.38 x
2019-12-31 $7.30 $20.38 x
2020-12-31 $9.37 $20.38 x
2021-12-31 $11.33 $20.38 x
2022-12-31 $13.68 $20.38 x
2023-12-31 $13.01 $20.38 x
2024-12-31 $17.76 $20.38 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Tegna Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 19.96%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 19.34%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.42x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.44x
  • Recent ROE (19.96%) is above the historical average (16.37%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1983 18.76% 11.25% 1.01x 1.65x $89.50 Million
1984 19.61% 11.42% 1.08x 1.59x $109.70 Million
1985 19.86% 11.46% 0.96x 1.81x $125.78 Million
1986 19.28% 9.87% 0.83x 2.35x $133.02 Million
1987 19.85% 10.37% 0.88x 2.18x $158.46 Million
1988 20.40% 11.00% 0.87x 2.12x $185.86 Million
1989 19.92% 11.30% 0.93x 1.90x $197.92 Million
1990 18.27% 10.95% 0.90x 1.85x $170.69 Million
1991 19.59% 8.92% 0.92x 2.39x $147.65 Million
1992 12.64% 5.76% 0.96x 2.28x $41.69 Million
1993 20.85% 10.92% 0.95x 2.00x $207.01 Million
1994 25.54% 12.17% 1.03x 2.03x $283.18 Million
1995 22.25% 11.91% 0.62x 3.03x $262.74 Million
1996 32.18% 21.33% 0.70x 2.17x $650.02 Million
1997 20.48% 15.07% 0.69x 1.98x $364.73 Million
1998 25.12% 19.52% 0.73x 1.75x $601.92 Million
1999 20.69% 18.21% 0.58x 1.95x $494.94 Million
2000 33.68% 27.63% 0.48x 2.54x $1.21 Billion
2001 14.49% 13.10% 0.48x 2.28x $257.60 Million
2002 16.78% 18.06% 0.47x 1.99x $468.95 Million
2003 14.38% 18.05% 0.46x 1.75x $368.91 Million
2004 16.13% 17.84% 0.48x 1.89x $500.79 Million
2005 16.44% 16.38% 0.48x 2.08x $487.60 Million
2006 13.85% 14.45% 0.50x 1.94x $322.56 Million
2007 11.71% 14.19% 0.47x 1.76x $153.90 Million
2008 -168.86% -26.35% 0.87x 7.38x $-1.89 Billion
2009 22.15% 6.33% 0.79x 4.46x $194.88 Million
2010 27.18% 10.82% 0.80x 3.15x $371.83 Million
2011 19.71% 8.75% 0.79x 2.84x $225.96 Million
2012 18.05% 7.93% 0.84x 2.71x $189.22 Million
2013 14.43% 7.53% 0.56x 3.43x $119.37 Million
2014 32.63% 17.68% 0.54x 3.44x $736.68 Million
2015 16.31% 11.72% 0.36x 3.90x $138.26 Million
2016 19.55% 13.29% 0.39x 3.76x $217.03 Million
2017 45.02% 23.54% 0.38x 4.99x $348.46 Million
2018 29.93% 18.18% 0.42x 3.94x $267.25 Million
2019 18.00% 12.45% 0.33x 4.37x $127.20 Million
2020 23.46% 16.43% 0.43x 3.33x $276.97 Million
2021 18.93% 15.95% 0.43x 2.75x $225.01 Million
2022 20.52% 19.23% 0.45x 2.39x $323.30 Million
2023 17.62% 16.38% 0.42x 2.59x $206.24 Million
2024 19.96% 19.34% 0.42x 2.44x $299.35 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Tegna Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Broadcasting industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Broadcasting
  • Average net assets among peers: $461,004,694
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -112.51%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Tegna Inc (TGNA) $3.12 Billion 18.76% 1.18x $3.26 Billion
Aferian Plc (AOECF) $78.88 Million -22.09% 0.59x $3.61 Million
TV Azteca S.A.B. de C.V (AZTEF) $3.48 Billion -18.61% 7.05x $89.58K
Beasley Broadcast Group Inc (BBGI) $47.53 Million -64.28% 4.57x $2.28 Million
Cumulus Media Inc Class A (CMLS) $512.74 Million 38.24% 6.55x $1.82 Million
Curiositystream Inc. (CURI) $72.65 Million -67.31% 0.39x $138.54 Million
Emmis Communications Corp (EMMS) $-6.51 Million 0.00% 0.00x $26.80 Million
Freedom Holdings Inc (FHLD) $268.93K -415.05% 9.21x $894.13K
Fubotv Inc (FUBO) $283.82 Million -101.28% 3.34x $409.09 Million
Granite Broadcasting Corporation (GRRP) $26.99 Million -302.20% 16.49x $1.99K
Gray Television Inc (GTN-A) $117.11 Million -172.51% 9.92x $894.19 Million