MEG:NYE-Media General Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Waste Management | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 38.37

Change

+1.23 (+3.31)%

Market Cap

USD 2.34B

Volume

0.25M

Analyst Target

USD 29.60
Analyst Rating

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About

Media General Inc is a provider of news, information and entertainment across network-affiliated television stations, digital media and mobile platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in local markets in the Southeastern United States.

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NVRI Enviri Corporation

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AMBI Ambipar Emergency Response

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LICY LiCycle Holdings Corp

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AWX Avalon Holdings Corporation

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USD 8.42M

ETFs Containing MEG

FXM:CA First Asset Morningstar C.. 3.51 % 0.67 %

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CAD 0.31B
EIRL iShares MSCI Ireland ETF 0.00 % 0.47 %

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USD 0.12B
EVX VanEck Environmental Serv.. 0.00 % 0.56 %

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USD 0.07B
HEE:CA 0.00 % 0.84 %

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ZFC:CA BMO SIA Focused Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.06B
XEG:CA iShares S&P/TSX Capped En.. 0.00 % 0.61 %

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CAD 1.84B
MCSM:CA Manulife Multifactor Cana.. 0.00 % 0.68 %

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CAD 0.25B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.42% 80% B- 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 19.42% 80% B- 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.86% 56% F 55% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 10.86% 56% F 45% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 107.29% 60% D- 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 107.29% 40% F 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.02% 33% F 42% F
Dividend Return 0.02% 33% F 29% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 43.55% 33% F 23% F
Risk Adjusted Return 0.05% 33% F 29% F
Market Capitalization 2.34B 50% F 57% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.92 100% 68%
Price/Book Ratio 3.56 50% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 20.39 10% 16%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 46.43 10% 3%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -6.56% 30% 20%
Return on Invested Capital -4.33% 20% 15%
Return on Assets -1.66% 20% 16%
Debt to Equity Ratio 31.42% 100% 72%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector