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Clear Channel Outdoor HoldingsCCO -3.73%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.77. GuruFocus rates CCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 Media - Diversified companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks worse than 93.84% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CCO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.54 Med: 13.77 Max: 59.57
Current: 14.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings was 59.57. The lowest was -19.54. And the median was 13.77.
CCO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 93.84% of 682
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59
vs CCO: 14.52
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.39 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #640 out of 682 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.39 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.77. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 12.39 is 679.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #640 out of 682 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRTO and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #640 out of 682 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 12.39 is 679.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.77 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 682 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.39 is 679.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.39, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $2.32 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.39, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.77 and 679.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.39 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.32 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.
GuruFocus considers Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 12.39 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.77)
GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $2.32 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 679.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#640 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc is a provider of out-of-home advertising solutions. The company offers advertisers an opportunity to reach mass audiences across various high-traffic public spaces, by using its diverse portfolio of assets including roadside billboards, street furniture, and airport displays. Its reportable segments are; America (U.S. operations excluding airports), Airports (U.S. and Caribbean airport operations), and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the America segment which generates revenue from the sale of advertising on printed and digital out-of-home advertising displays such as bulletins, posters, street furniture, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States followed by Singapore.
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