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

$8.12-0.19(-0.02%)After hours

Market Cap

$2.00B

P/E

123.3x

P/S

0.7x

P/B

2.9x

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

WeakMetricSide Score: 45/100

Grade capped at D — Interest coverage below 1× (0.5x) — earnings cannot cover interest. Strongest: Growth (18/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (5/25).

Profitability10/25

Growth18/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags5/25

Cash & Earnings Quality12/25

Strengths

Rising earningsConsistent growthImproving margins

Grade capped at D

Interest coverage below 1× (0.5x) — earnings cannot cover interest.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

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

P/E · 123.3x5y range 19.3x – 5821.0x

Currently above its 15-quarter median.

P/S · 0.7x5y range 0.2x – 0.7x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.9x5y range 0.6x – 2.9x

Watch items

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

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 4 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Leverage Risk

Watch

D/E ratio of 2.1 is elevated and rising. Watch for further debt accumulation.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $2.00B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

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

TTM Revenue: $3.04B
Q. Revenue: $786.31M
TTM EBITDA: $314.89M
TTM Op. Income: $138.73M
Q. Op. Income: $11.55M
TTM Net Income: $16.19M
Q. Net Income: $-8.12M
EPS: N/A
Shares Out.: $245.91M

$3.04B in TTM revenue grew 6.4% YoY, reaching $786.31M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $314.89M and TTM operating income of $138.73M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $16.19M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 34.2%
EBITDA Margin: 7.1%
Op. Margin: 1.5%
Net Margin: -1.0%

Op. margin of 1.5% is down 1.8% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at -1.0% and gross margin of 34.2% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 55% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

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

P/E Ratio: 123.3x
P/S Ratio: 0.7x
P/B Ratio: 2.9x

At 123.3x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 0.7x and P/B of 2.9x 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 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

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

Total Assets: $4.20B
Cash: $109.47M
Long-Term Debt: $1.45B
Book Value: $686.44M
D/E Ratio: 2.1
Debt/EBITDA: 26.1

With $4.20B in assets and $1.45B in long-term debt, D/E is 2.1and book value is $686.44M — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

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

Op. Cash Flow: $90.20M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $246.24M
FCF Margin: 8.1%
FCF / Net Income: 15.2

TTM FCF of $246.24M on $90.20M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 15.2x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is down 1% — a weakening trend.