Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 6 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Media industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Media Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

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AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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6 Undervalued Media Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 6 undervalued stocks in the Media industry for Thursday, February 19, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Media industry median.

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

AMC Networks Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

AMC Networks Inc., an entertainment company, distributes contents in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Domestic Operations and International. The Domestic Operations segment operates programming networks, such as AMC, We TV, BBCA, IFC, and SundanceTV; provides streaming services, including AMC+ and Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, and All Reality targeted subscription streaming services; produces original programming for its programming services and third parties; and licenses programming. This segment is also involved in the film distribution business comprising Independent Film Company, RLJE Films, and Shudder; and technical services business for programming networks. The International segment operates a portfolio of channels. AMC Networks Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

AMC Networks Inc. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at AMC Networks Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.17 compared to the industry median at 0.63, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make AMC Networks Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

AMC Networks Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 5.20 compared to the industry median at 14.20. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make AMC Networks Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess AMC Networks Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 5.1, when compared to the industry median of 10.2, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. AMC Networks Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (0.40%). Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. AMC Networks Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.12. This could make AMC Networks Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at AMC Networks Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. AMC Networks Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 9.50. This could make AMC Networks Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that AMC Networks Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Criteo S.A.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Criteo S.A., a technology company, provides marketing and monetization services and infrastructure on the open internet in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Retail Media and Performance Media. The company’s Criteo Shopper Graph, which derives clients' proprietary commerce data, such as transaction activity on their digital properties. It also offers Criteo AI Engine solutions, including lookalike finder, recommendation, and predictive bidding models; recommendation algorithms, dynamic creative optimization+, sponsored product placement algorithms, and other product placement algorithms. The company’s technology comprises data synchronization, storage, and analysis of distributed computing infrastructure in various geographies, as well as fast data collection and retrieval using multi-layered caching infrastructure; and experimentation platform, an offline/online testing platform. In addition, it provides Retail Media, which assists retailers in generating high-margin advertising revenues from brands and agencies looking to address multiple marketing goals with strong return on ad spend, and to drive sales for themselves, by monetizing their audiences through personalized ads, either on their own digital store or on media owner properties on the open Internet; and Performance Media, which encompasses commerce activation, monetization, and services. Further, the company offers real-time advertising technology and trading infrastructure delivering advanced media buying, selling, and packaged capabilities for media owners, agencies, performance advertisers, and third-party AdTech platforms. It serves retail, travel, and classifieds industries. The company has a strategic alliance with Mirakl SAS to serve the segment of retail media, third-party sellers, and mid-to-long-tail advertisers. Criteo S.A. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Criteo S.A. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

Criteo S.A.’s price-earnings ratio is 5.9 compared to the industry median at 14.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Criteo S.A. more attractive for value investors.

Criteo S.A.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Criteo S.A. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.12.

You can read more about Criteo S.A.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Omnicom Group Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Omnicom Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers advertising, marketing, and corporate communications services. It provides a range of services in the areas of media and advertising, precision marketing, public relations, healthcare, branding and retail commerce, experiential, execution, and support. The company’s services include advertising, branding, content marketing, corporate social responsibility consulting, crisis communications, custom publishing, data analytics, database management, digital/direct marketing and post-production, digital transformation consulting, entertainment marketing, experiential marketing, field marketing, sales support, financial/corporate business-to-business advertising, graphic arts/digital imaging, healthcare marketing and communications, and instore design services. Its services also comprise interactive marketing, investor relations, marketing research, media planning and buying, retail media planning and buying, merchandising and point of sale, mobile marketing, multi-cultural marketing, non-profit marketing, organizational communications, package design, product placement, promotional marketing, public affairs, public relations, retail marketing, retail media and e-commerce, search engine marketing, shopper marketing, social media marketing, and sports and event marketing services. It operates in the North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is based in New York, New York.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Omnicom Group Inc. has a Value Score of 84, which is considered to be undervalued.

Omnicom Group Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.3 compared to the industry median at 14.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Omnicom Group Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Omnicom Group Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Omnicom Group Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.12.

You can read more about Omnicom Group Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Scholastic Corporation’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children’s books in the United States and internationally. The Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children’s print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children’s books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Scholastic Corporation has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.

Scholastic Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Scholastic Corporation less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.12.

You can read more about Scholastic Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

TEGNA Inc.’s Value Grade

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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; owns and operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

TEGNA Inc. has a Value Score of 90, which is considered to be undervalued.

TEGNA Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.0 compared to the industry median at 14.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes TEGNA Inc. more attractive for value investors.

TEGNA Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make TEGNA Inc. fairly attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.12.

You can read more about TEGNA Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s Value Grade

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The company’s Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and life sciences. This segment sells its products direct to research libraries and library consortia, as well as to researchers and professional society members, and other customers; and through independent subscription agents. The company’s Learning segment offers scientific, professional, and education print and digital books; digital courseware to support students and instructors, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. This segment sells its products and services to business and leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, science, and professional education categories through brick-and-mortar and online retailers, wholesalers who supply such bookstores, college bookstores, individual practitioners, corporations, distributor networks, and government agencies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has a Value Score of 74, which is considered to be undervalued.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 15.8 compared to the industry median at 14.2. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes John Wiley & Sons, Inc. less attractive for value investors.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make John Wiley & Sons, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.12.

You can read more about John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Media Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Media Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

• AMC Networks Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Criteo S.A. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Omnicom Group Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• Scholastic Corporation stock has a Value Grade of A.
• TEGNA Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Media industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Media Stocks

Want to learn more about Media stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.

• 6 Undervalued Media Stocks for Thursday, February 19
• Why AMC Networks Inc.’s (AMCX) Stock Is Up 5.88%
• Why comScore, Inc.’s (SCOR) Stock Is Up 6.06%
• Why Eva Live, Inc.’s (GOAI) Stock Is Up 5.96%

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