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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 3 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?

Stock evaluation requires access to huge amounts of data as well as the knowledge and time to sift through it all, make sense of financial ratios, read income statements and analyze recent stock movement. AAII created A+ Investor, a robust data suite that condenses data research in an actionable and customizable way suitable for investors of all knowledge levels, to help investors with that task.

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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3 Undervalued Media Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 3 undervalued stocks in the Media industry for Sunday, October 11, 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.

Company	Ticker	Price/Sales	Price/Earnings	EV/EBITDA	Shareholder Yield	Price/Book Value	Price/Free Cash Flow	Value Grade
Charter Communications, Inc.	CHTR	0.25	2.7	6.4	13.1%	0.73	3.0	A
Fox Corporation	FOXA	1.61	16.3	7.3	7.2%	2.25	22.8	B
TechTarget, Inc.	TTGT	0.58	na	7.8	(1.1%)	0.56	78.8	B

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.

Charter Communications, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	CHTR	Industry Median
Price/Sales	11	0.25	0.69
Price/Earnings	2	2.7	22.5
EV/EBITDA	17	6.4	10.1
Shareholder Yield	3	13.1%	(0.1%)
Price/Book Value	15	0.73	1.31
Price/Free Cash Flow	6	3.0	13.4

Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity company in the United States. The company offers subscription-based internet, mobile, video, and voice services; broadband connectivity services, including fixed internet, WiFi, and mobile; Spectrum internet products; advanced WiFi services; and in-home WiFi, which provides customers with high performance wireless routers and managed WiFi services to enhance their wireless internet experience. It also offers wireline voice communications services using voice over internet protocol technology; Call Guard, an advanced caller ID and robocall blocking solution; video programming and video services, including access to an interactive programming guide with parental controls, video on demand and pay-per-view services; and broadband communications solutions, such as internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services. In addition, the company provides advertising services on cable television networks, various streaming services, and advertising platforms for local, regional and national businesses. Further, it offers production and technical services for regional sports networks; owns and manages local news channels, including Spectrum News NY1® and Spectrum News SoCal; and delivers broadband connectivity solutions to apartments, single-family gated communities, off-campus student housing, senior residences, and RV parks. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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.

Charter Communications, Inc. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.25 compared to the industry median at 0.69, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Charter Communications, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 2.70 compared to the industry median at 22.45. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Charter Communications, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 6.4, when compared to the industry median of 10.1, 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. Charter Communications, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (0.05%). 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. Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.31. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 13.40. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Charter Communications, 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.

Fox Corporation’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	FOXA	Industry Median
Price/Sales	44	1.61	0.69
Price/Earnings	44	16.3	22.5
EV/EBITDA	21	7.3	10.1
Shareholder Yield	10	7.2%	(0.1%)
Price/Book Value	57	2.25	1.31
Price/Free Cash Flow	59	22.8	13.4

Fox Corporation operates as a news, sports, and entertainment company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Cable Network Programming and Television. The Cable Network Programming segment produces and licenses news and sports content for distribution through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies, virtual multi-channel video programming distributors, and other digital platforms. The Television segment produces, acquires, markets, and distributes programming through the FOX broadcast network; advertising-supported video-on-demand service Tubi; and operates full power broadcast television stations, including duopolies and other digital platforms. This segment also produces content for third parties. It also engages in the consumer finance marketplace; and provision of television and film production services along with office space, studio operation services, and all operations of the facility. Fox Corporation was incorporated in 2018 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.

Fox Corporation has a Value Score of 67, which is considered to be undervalued.

Fox Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 16.3 compared to the industry median at 22.5. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Fox Corporation more attractive for value investors.

Fox Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Fox Corporation more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.31.

You can read more about Fox 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.

TechTarget, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	TTGT	Industry Median
Price/Sales	22	0.58	0.69
Price/Earnings	na	na	22.5
EV/EBITDA	24	7.8	10.1
Shareholder Yield	57	(1.1%)	(0.1%)
Price/Book Value	11	0.56	1.31
Price/Free Cash Flow	91	78.8	13.4

TechTarget, Inc. provides sales and support of purchase intent-driven advertising campaigns in North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers intelligence and advisory solutions, such as research and intelligence services to technology providers based on analysis and data-driven intelligence and reports under the Omdia brand; and advisory services based on its sector-specialist analysts and data-driven market intelligence. It also provides brand and content solutions, including editorial, data-driven brand products, and content marketing services for brand marketers, product marketers, and content marketers; Activity Intelligence platform, which enables segmentation and behavioral targeting of audiences; and Industry Dive portfolio of brands, which deliver business journalism in a range of specialist end markets. In addition, the company offers on-network banner advertising and digital sponsorships, off-network banner targeting, and email marketing; and conceives, designs and develops, and produces original content in the form of white papers, infographics, case studies, videos, webinars, and microsites. Further, it provides BrightTALK, which allows customers to create and host webinars, virtual events, and video content; buyer intent products and demand generation services for demand marketers, field marketing, and sales teams; Informa TechTarget Portal, an intent data solution; IntentMail AI, an AI-powered messaging feature, which enables sellers to automatically generate personalized email copy; Qualified Sales Opportunities, which profile specific in-progress purchase projects via surveys and interviews; and unified demand solutions through content marketing programs comprising white papers, webcasts, podcasts, videocasts, virtual trade shows, and editorial sponsorships. TechTarget, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. TechTarget, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Informa plc.

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.

TechTarget, Inc. has a Value Score of 63, which is considered to be undervalued.

TechTarget, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make TechTarget, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.31.

You can read more about TechTarget, 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 3 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.

Charter Communications, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
Fox Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
TechTarget, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 3 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.

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