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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CCO - US18453H1068 - Common Stock

1.26 USD
-0.02 (-1.56%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 8:08:40 PM
1.28 USD
+0.02 (+1.59%)
After Hours: 8/25/2025, 8:08:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 100 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CCO while its profitability can be described as average. CCO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CCO was profitable.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CCO always reported negative net income.
In multiple years CCO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
CCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCO 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 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CCO's Return On Assets of -4.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCO is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is in line with the industry average of 7.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.11%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (5.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.76%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.11%
ROA(3y)-4.07%
ROA(5y)-6.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CCO has a Operating Margin of 19.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 89.00% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Gross Margin of 54.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 69.00% of its industry peers.
CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.07%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
OM growth 3Y41.61%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.5%
GM growth 5Y3.63%
CCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
CCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.83, we must say that CCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -1.83, CCO is not doing good in the industry: 73.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.83
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.06%
CCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCO (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCO has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
CCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 106.50%, which is quite impressive.
CCO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.95%.
CCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.92%
Sales Q2Q%-27.88%

3.2 Future

CCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.54% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y121.63%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-25.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.02%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.62%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, the valuation of CCO can be described as expensive.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CCO is cheaper than 67.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. CCO is around the same levels.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CCO. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.2
Fwd PE N/A
CCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.41
CCO Per share dataCCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 -4 -6 -8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN

NYSE:CCO (8/25/2025, 8:08:40 PM)

After market: 1.28 +0.02 (+1.59%)

1.26

-0.02 (-1.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners69.31%
Inst Owner Change-3.82%
Ins Owners15.61%
Ins Owner Change19.5%
Market Cap626.23M
Analysts50.77
Price Target1.6 (26.98%)
Short Float %5.51%
Short Ratio4.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)169.8%
Min EPS beat(2)138.08%
Max EPS beat(2)201.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-76.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-650.05%
Max EPS beat(4)201.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-113.41%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.02%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-44.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-28.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.36%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.78%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.15%
PT rev (1m)3.97%
PT rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)97.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)97.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.2
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.28
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.41
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)-0.12
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY13.74%
SpS3.03
BVpS-6.86
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.76%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9%
ROIC 7.11%
ROICexc 7.43%
ROICexgc 12.96%
OM 19.07%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.07%
ROA(5y)-6.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.02%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.41%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.2%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.35%
OM growth 3Y41.61%
OM growth 5Y14.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.5%
GM growth 5Y3.63%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.41
Cap/Depr 75.36%
Cap/Sales 10%
Interest Coverage 0.67
Cash Conversion 17.68%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z -1.83
F-Score5
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)74.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y121.63%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.92%
Sales Q2Q%-27.88%
Revenue Next Year-25.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.02%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.62%
EBIT growth 1Y20.35%
EBIT growth 3Y24.01%
EBIT growth 5Y2.14%
EBIT Next Year74.34%
EBIT Next 3Y22.41%
EBIT Next 5Y18.87%
FCF growth 1Y60.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y29.65%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-17.95%