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What is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?
Clear Channel Outdoor HoldingsCCO -3.73%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.75 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 15.78. 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 741 Media - Diversified companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks worse than 77.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's enterprise value is $7,465 Mil.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $446 Mil. Therefore, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CCO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.59 Med: 15.78 Max: 57.11
Current: 16.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings was 57.11. The lowest was 10.59. And the median was 15.78.
CCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.06% of 741
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.12
vs CCO: 16.75
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's share price for today is $2.32.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.214.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $7,465 Mil.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EBITDA 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 $446 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 (CCO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.75 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 15.78. Over the past decade, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.59 to 57.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #571 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.75 is near median its 10-year median of 15.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.59 to a high of 57.11. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 16.75 is 135.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #571 out of 741 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-EBITDA compare to CRTO and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #571 out of 741 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 16.75 is 135.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.59 to 57.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.78 vs. the industry median of 7.12, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.12, based on 741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA of 16.75 is 135.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 — 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-EBITDA is 16.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.78. 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-EBITDA is 16.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.78 and 135.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.12. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.75 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-EBITDA: 16.75 (near median its 10-year median of 15.78)
GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $2.32 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#571 of 741)
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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