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Cumulus MediaCMLSQ -6.38% EV-to-EBIT is 0.43 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.43. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Media - Diversified companies, Cumulus Media ranks better than 94.57% on this metric.
Cumulus Media (OTCPK:CMLSQ) 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.
Cumulus Media's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-57.2 Mil.
Cumulus Media'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 $-132.7 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.
Cumulus Media EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cumulus Media EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cumulus Media'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Cumulus Media'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.
Cumulus Media EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cumulus Media's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cumulus Media's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cumulus Media's current Enterprise Value is $-57.5 Mil.
Cumulus Media'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 $-132.7 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.
Cumulus Media (CMLSQ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.43 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cumulus Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #35 out of 644 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Cumulus Media's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cumulus Media's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.43 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48. Cumulus Media's value of 0.43 is 95.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #35 out of 644 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Cumulus Media's EV-to-EBIT compare to MDEX and NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #35 out of 644 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cumulus Media in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48. Cumulus Media's value of 0.43 is 95.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 10.48, Cumulus Media has consistently been below 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 10.48, based on 644 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. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.43 is 95.9% below 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 Cumulus Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cumulus Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cumulus Media (CMLSQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 95.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.48. 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 Cumulus Media (CMLSQ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.43 as of Aug. 20, 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.
Cumulus Media Inc is an audio-first media company delivering content to over a quarter billion people monthly whenever required. It is a radio broadcasting company combining high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports, and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to its customers and radio stations affiliated with the Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. The company's revenue is derived from Broadcast radio revenue, Digital revenue, and Other revenue.
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