CCO (Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: 27.22 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc CCO
67 GF Score
Price $2.32
GF Value $1.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings CCO -3.73% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 27.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 26.04. 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 632 Media - Diversified companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks worse than 79.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Enterprise Value is $7,465 Mil. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $274 Mil. Therefore, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 27.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CCO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -188.46   Med: 26.04   Max: 117.36
Current: 27.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings was 117.36. The lowest was -188.46. And the median was 26.04.

CCO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
79.11% of 632 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.685 vs CCO: 27.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,516 Mil. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $274 Mil. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.65%.


Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings  (NYSE:CCO) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=274.275/7515.61504
=3.65 %

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,516 Mil.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $274 Mil.

* 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.


Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.57 24.48 24.90 25.54 27.40

CCO vs CRTO, EEX, EVC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7464.902/274.275
=27.22

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $7,465 Mil.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $274 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 27.22 mean?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #500 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 27.22 is near median its 10-year median of 26.04. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 27.22 is 154.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #500 out of 632 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to CRTO and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #500 out of 632 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 27.22 is 154.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.04 vs. the industry median of 10.69, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.69, based on 632 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.22 is 154.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.04. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 27.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.04 and 154.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.69. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.22 as of Aug. 13, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 27.22 (near median its 10-year median of 26.04)
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $2.32 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#500 of 632)

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 Business Description

Address 4830 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 111, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78249
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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