3.815 USD
-0.02 (-0.39%)
IHRT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. IHRT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. IHRT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IHRT has reported negative net income.
IHRT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
IHRT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years IHRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IHRT (-7.85%) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
IHRT's Return On Invested Capital of 3.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHRT outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IHRT is significantly below the industry average of 8.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.91%) for IHRT is below the current ROIC(3.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.85% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 3.97% |
ROA(3y)-12.39%
ROA(5y)-11.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)2.17%
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 5.51%, IHRT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHRT has declined.
IHRT has a better Gross Margin (58.44%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
IHRT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.44% |
OM growth 3Y-11.51%
OM growth 5Y-23.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IHRT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IHRT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, IHRT has more shares outstanding
IHRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.25, we must say that IHRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.25, IHRT is doing worse than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
IHRT has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that IHRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IHRT has a Current ratio of 1.59. This is in the better half of the industry: IHRT outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that IHRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IHRT has a better Quick ratio (1.59) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IHRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 62.35%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, IHRT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.39% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IHRT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-59.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.1%
3.2 Future
IHRT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.28% yearly.
IHRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y66.51%
EPS Next 2Y43.67%
EPS Next 3Y27.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IHRT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of IHRT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IHRT is valued a bit cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
IHRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IHRT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IHRT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IHRT's earnings are expected to grow with 27.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.67%
EPS Next 3Y27.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IHRT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:IHRT (11/25/2025, 12:17:45 PM)
3.815
-0.02 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.16%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners7.75%
Ins Owner Change0.99%
Market Cap572.78M
Revenue(TTM)3.86B
Net Income(TTM)-399.48M
Analysts46.67
Price Target4.59 (20.31%)
Short Float %4.58%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2104.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-4115.69%
Max EPS beat(2)-94.28%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1124.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-4115.69%
Max EPS beat(4)-41.71%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-948.17%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-885.98%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-728%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.2%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.91%
PT rev (1m)185.71%
PT rev (3m)185.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
EPS(TTM)-2.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY11.23%
FCF(TTM)-1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.42
OCFYN/A
SpS25.68
BVpS-11.94
TBVpS-28.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.85% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 5.02% | ||
| ROIC | 3.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.7% | ||
| OM | 5.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.44% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-12.39%
ROA(5y)-11.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)2.17%
ROICexc(3y)3.07%
ROICexc(5y)2.28%
ROICexgc(3y)10.11%
ROICexgc(5y)7.82%
ROCE(3y)3.68%
ROCE(5y)2.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.78%
OM growth 3Y-11.51%
OM growth 5Y-23.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
F-Score3
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)27.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-59.26%
EPS Next Y66.51%
EPS Next 2Y43.67%
EPS Next 3Y27.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.1%
Revenue Next Year-2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y58.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.12%
EBIT growth 5Y-23.22%
EBIT Next Year201.44%
EBIT Next 3Y46.4%
EBIT Next 5Y28.19%
FCF growth 1Y-213.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-122.93%
OCF growth 3Y-39.99%
OCF growth 5Y-30.12%
IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A / IHRT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IHRT.
What is the valuation status of IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IHRT stock?
IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for IHRT stock?
The financial health rating of IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IHRT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT) is expected to grow by 66.51% in the next year.