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iHeartMediaIHRT -1.93%56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 94.99% 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 iHeartMedia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IHRT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.57 Med: 9.63 Max: 21.03
Current: 17.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of iHeartMedia was 21.03. The lowest was -17.57. And the median was 9.63.
IHRT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.99% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs IHRT: 17.79
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.
iHeartMedia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
iHeartMedia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* 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.
IHRT vs GTN.A, SSP, FUBO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia'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.
iHeartMedia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.59 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on iHeartMedia. This is 83% above median its historical median of 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #644 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is iHeartMedia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
iHeartMedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.59 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 9.63. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. iHeartMedia's value of 17.59 is 962.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #644 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #644 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. iHeartMedia's value of 17.59 is 962.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.63 vs. the industry median of 1.66, iHeartMedia 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 1.66, based on 678 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. iHeartMedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.59 is 962.8% 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 iHeartMedia. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.59, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iHeartMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia (IHRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.37, compared to a current price of $3.55 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.59, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 9.63 and 962.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.59 as of Mar. 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 iHeartMedia (IHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.55 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 17.59 (83% above median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $3.55 (49.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 962.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#644 of 678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
iHeartMedia Inc is a United States-based audio media company. The company operates through the segments of the Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group, and the Audio & Media Services Group. The company derives prime revenue from the Multiplatform Group segment which includes the company's Broadcast radio, Networks and Sponsorships, and Events businesses. The Digital Audio Group segment includes all of the company's digital businesses, including podcasting; and the Audio & Media Services Group includes Katz Media Group, a full-service media representation business, and RCS Sound Software, a provider of scheduling and broadcast software and services.
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