CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CCO • US18453H1068

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This CCO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CCO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CCO was profitable.
  • CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CCO had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • CCO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • CCO's Return On Assets of 0.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 77.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CCO (7.80%) is better than 85.87% of its industry peers.
  • CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.37%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.70%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.37%) for CCO is below the current ROIC(7.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.8%
ROA(3y)-3.26%
ROA(5y)-3.98%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.37%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
CCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.24%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.75%, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 53.38%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.75%
PM (TTM) 1.24%
GM 53.38%
OM growth 3Y19.49%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.65%
GM growth 5Y8.42%
CCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. CCO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCO is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CCO is higher compared to a year ago.
CCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • CCO has an Altman-Z score of -1.69. This is a bad value and indicates that CCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.69, CCO is doing worse than 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 162.42. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCO would need 162.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CCO has a Debt to FCF ratio (162.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 162.42
Altman-Z -1.69
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.63%
CCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CCO has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CCO has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CCO (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.28
CCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. CCO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 113.51%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.57% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)113.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.86%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%

3.2 Future

  • CCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.61% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-292.91%
EPS Next 2Y-67.43%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 -0.5 -1

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4. CCO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 47.60, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
  • CCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CCO is cheaper than 66.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. CCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • CCO is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.6
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 20 -20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.76
EV/EBITDA 12.4
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

  • CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 15.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-67.43%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%

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5. CCO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CCO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CCO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN

NYSE:CCO (3/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 2.39 +0.01 (+0.42%)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners67.88%
Inst Owner Change4.78%
Ins Owners16.56%
Ins Owner Change0.92%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)1.60B
Net Income(TTM)19.94M
Analysts72.5
Price Target2.24 (-5.88%)
Short Float %3.63%
Short Ratio1.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-70.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-203.09%
Max EPS beat(2)62.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)49.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-203.09%
Max EPS beat(4)201.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.69%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-93.56%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-65.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.95%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.56%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.01%
PT rev (1m)-2.22%
PT rev (3m)-2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.6
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 37.76
P/OCF 10.33
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.4
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY2.1%
EPS(NY)-0.1
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY9.68%
SpS3.22
BVpS-6.83
TBVpS-9.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.87%
ROIC 7.8%
ROICexc 8.29%
ROICexgc 14.23%
OM 19.75%
PM (TTM) 1.24%
GM 53.38%
FCFM 1.96%
ROA(3y)-3.26%
ROA(5y)-3.98%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.37%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
ROICexc(3y)6.72%
ROICexc(5y)5.9%
ROICexgc(3y)11.47%
ROICexgc(5y)10.23%
ROCE(3y)8.07%
ROCE(5y)7.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.79%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.32%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y19.49%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.65%
GM growth 5Y8.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 162.42
Debt/EBITDA 10.38
Cap/Depr 47.69%
Cap/Sales 5.2%
Interest Coverage 0.8
Cash Conversion 23.35%
Profit Quality 157.57%
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.28
Altman-Z -1.69
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)62.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)113.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y-292.91%
EPS Next 2Y-67.43%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.86%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
Revenue Next Year5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.4%
EBIT growth 3Y3.32%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year59.94%
EBIT Next 3Y21.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y135.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y44.03%
OCF growth 3Y-6.38%
OCF growth 5YN/A

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN / CCO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CCO.


Can you provide the valuation status for CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN?

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) is 47.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -0.35.


Is the dividend of CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN sustainable?

The dividend rating of CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDIN (CCO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.