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AUDACY INC (AUD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AUD - US05070N1037 - Common Stock

0.0936 USD
-0.01 (-12.52%)
Last: 5/16/2023, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, AUD scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AUD was compared to 99 industry peers in the Media industry. AUD may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. AUD is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AUD has reported negative net income.
In the past year AUD has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AUD always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years AUD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AUD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAUD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The profitability ratios for AUD are negative, so there is not much use analyzing them.
The Return On Invested Capital of AUD (0.90%) is worse than 60.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AUD is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.90%) for AUD is well below the 3 year average (7.14%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that AUD had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROIC 0.9%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AUD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAUD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.78%, AUD is doing worse than 60.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AUD has declined.
AUD has a worse Gross Margin (16.18%) than 85.57% of its industry peers.
AUD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.18%
OM growth 3Y-36.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.71%
AUD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAUD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AUD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
AUD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AUD is higher compared to a year ago.
AUD Yearly Shares OutstandingAUD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M
AUD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAUD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.02, we must say that AUD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AUD's Altman-Z score of -0.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AUD is outperformed by 70.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.87 is on the high side and indicates that AUD has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AUD (3.87) is worse than 82.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.02
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC4.49%
AUD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAUD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

AUD has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that AUD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AUD's Current ratio of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AUD outperforms 77.32% of its industry peers.
AUD has a Quick Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that AUD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.03, AUD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 2.03
AUD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAUD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AUD have decreased strongly by -2460.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, AUD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.27% in the last year.
AUD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2460%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-212.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y16.16%
Sales Q2Q%-5.69%

3.2 Future

AUD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.93% yearly.
AUD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y45.67%
EPS Next 2Y34.54%
EPS Next 3Y24.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AUD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAUD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B
AUD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAUD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AUD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year AUD is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
AUD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAUD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

AUD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.4
AUD Per share dataAUD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AUD's earnings are expected to grow with 24.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.54%
EPS Next 3Y24.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AUD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AUDACY INC

NYSE:AUD (5/16/2023, 8:04:01 PM)

0.0936

-0.01 (-12.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-10 2023-05-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-03 2023-08-03/bmo
Inst Owners0.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.86%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap14.06M
Analysts49.09
Price Target0.05 (-46.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.72%
Max EPS beat(2)27.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1429.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-5614.29%
Max EPS beat(4)27.3%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)50.15%
PT rev (3m)-88.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-85.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2073.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.03
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.4
EPS(TTM)-1.18
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.19
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.25
OCFYN/A
SpS8.24
BVpS3.23
TBVpS-11.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC 0.9%
ROICexc 0.92%
ROICexgc 3.38%
OM 2.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.18%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.34%
OM growth 3Y-36.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.71%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 18.07
Cap/Depr 121.91%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 2.03
Altman-Z -0.02
F-Score3
WACC4.49%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)168.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)204.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2460%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-212.5%
EPS Next Y45.67%
EPS Next 2Y34.54%
EPS Next 3Y24.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y16.16%
Sales Q2Q%-5.69%
Revenue Next Year-5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-69.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-39.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.83%
EBIT Next Year238.68%
EBIT Next 3Y60.39%
EBIT Next 5Y52.24%
FCF growth 1Y-749.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-161.15%
OCF growth 3Y-83.99%
OCF growth 5Y-54.92%