Stagwell (STGW) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Stagwell

NasdaqGS•Communication Services•Advertising Agencies

$8.98-0.01(<0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$2.56B

P/E

264.4x

P/S

0.8x

P/B

3.6x

Stagwell Inc. provides digital transformation, marketing, media and commerce, marketing cloud, and communications services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers creative, research, experiential, and social media solutions designed to build and elevate brands; and consumer insights through advanced research methodologies, creating immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies that connect brands with audiences across digital platforms. It also designs, implements, and activates digital ecosystems that enable brand and customer experiences through the integration of strategy, design, and technology; provides managed services, staff augmentation, and engineering expertise across various delivery models, offering system integration, full-stack development, and ongoing platform management; and provides digital transformation that connects digital ecosystems to physical experiences through innovative, technology-driven customer engagements. In addition, the company offers integrated AI-based data solutions that drive audience engagement and business growth through media buying, owned media platforms, commerce enablement, and customer relationship management strategies; specialized media platforms and translation services to support targeted communication and market expansion; an edge set of solutions designed to help organizations build, protect, and enhance their reputation across diverse audiences and channels; and expertise in targeted communications, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement services. Further, the company provides a suite of technology solutions for in-house marketers and combining SaaS and DaaS offerings. Stagwell Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 50/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (22/25); weakest: Profitability (7/25).

Profitability7/25

Growth10/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality22/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowCash-backed earningsConsistent growthImproving margins

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 264.4x5y range 19.3x – 5821.0x

Currently above its 16-quarter median.

P/S · 0.8x5y range 0.2x – 0.8x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 3.6x5y range 0.7x – 3.6x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 20.5% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $2.56B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $3.11B
Q. Revenue: $816.03M
TTM EBITDA: $306.08M
TTM Op. Income: $125.88M
Q. Op. Income: $48.06M
TTM Net Income: $9.69M
Q. Net Income: $18.12M
EPS: N/A
Shares Out.: $244.67M

$3.11B in TTM revenue grew 7.7% YoY, reaching $816.03M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $306.08M and TTM operating income of $125.88M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $9.69M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 6 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 37.3%
EBITDA Margin: 11.8%
Op. Margin: 5.9%
Net Margin: 2.2%

Op. margin of 5.9% is down 2.3% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 2.2% and gross margin of 37.3% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 264.4x
P/S Ratio: 0.8x
P/B Ratio: 3.6x

At 264.4x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 0.8x and P/B of 3.6x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 7 quarters, P/E has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $4.21B
Cash: $132.20M
Long-Term Debt: $1.41B
Book Value: $710.30M
D/E Ratio: 2.0
Debt/EBITDA: 14.7

With $4.21B in assets and $1.41B in long-term debt, D/E is 2.0and book value is $710.30M — moderate leverage. Over the past year, debt/equity is up 1% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $88.56M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $367.79M
FCF Margin: 11.8%
FCF / Net Income: 38.0

TTM FCF of $367.79M on $88.56M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 38.0x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 72% — an improving trend.