IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A (IHRT)
US45174J5092 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to IHRT. IHRT was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. IHRT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. IHRT does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IHRT had negative earnings in the past year.
IHRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IHRT reported 4 times negative net income.
IHRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -17.79%, IHRT is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
IHRT has a Return On Invested Capital (2.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IHRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.71%. This is below the industry average of 7.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -17.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 2.12% |
ROA(3y)-6.94%
ROA(5y)12.17%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.71%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.53%, IHRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHRT has declined.
The Gross Margin of IHRT (59.30%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IHRT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.3% |
OM growth 3Y378.98%
OM growth 5Y-25.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y-3.14%
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
The debt/assets ratio for IHRT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.14, we must say that IHRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.14, IHRT is not doing good in the industry: 79.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IHRT is 37.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take IHRT, 37.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IHRT's Debt to FCF ratio of 37.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHRT outperforms 41.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC6.48%
2.3 Liquidity
IHRT has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that IHRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.93, IHRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.93 indicates that IHRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IHRT (1.93) is better than 62.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.15% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.19% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IHRT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-350%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%5.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IHRT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.12% on average per year.
IHRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.49%
EPS Next 2Y39.37%
EPS Next 3Y27.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.16%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IHRT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year IHRT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
IHRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
IHRT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IHRT is cheaper than 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IHRT's earnings are expected to grow with 27.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.37%
EPS Next 3Y27.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IHRT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
IHEARTMEDIA INC - CLASS A
NASDAQ:IHRT (11/21/2024, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 2.45 0 (0%)2.45
+0.13 (+5.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap360.32M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -17.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
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| OM | 3.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.3% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.66
Health
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| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)1.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y16.49%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
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