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AUDACY INC (AUD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AUD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US05070N1037 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.0936  -0.01 (-12.52%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall AUD gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated AUD against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. AUD has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AUD 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 AUD has reported negative net income.
AUD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
AUD had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

AUD has negative profitability rations, so we won't be analyzing them here.
AUD's Return On Invested Capital of 0.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AUD is outperformed by 60.82% of its industry peers.
AUD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.14%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.14%) for AUD is well above the current ROIC(0.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

AUD has a worse Operating Margin (2.78%) than 60.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AUD has declined.
The Gross Margin of AUD (16.18%) is worse than 85.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AUD has declined.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AUD is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AUD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AUD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.02, AUD is doing worse than 70.10% of the companies in the same industry.
AUD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AUD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.87) 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.
Looking at the Current 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.
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.
AUD's Quick ratio of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AUD outperforms 77.32% of its industry peers.
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.
AUD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.27%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.97% on average over the next years.
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

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

AUD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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

AUD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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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%