IHRT (iHeartMedia) EV-to-EBITDA: 19.22 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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IHRT iHeartMedia Inc IHRT
56 GF Score
Price $3.94
GF Value $2.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA?

iHeartMedia IHRT -1.01% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.22 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 8.63. 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 746 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 80.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, iHeartMedia's enterprise value is $6,230 Mil. iHeartMedia's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $324 Mil. Therefore, iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IHRT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.23   Med: 8.63   Max: 28.98
Current: 19.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of iHeartMedia was 28.98. The lowest was -27.23. And the median was 8.63.

IHRT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
80.43% of 746 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.265 vs IHRT: 19.22

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.

As of today (2026-08-04), iHeartMedia's stock price is $3.94. iHeartMedia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.859. Therefore, iHeartMedia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


iHeartMedia  (NAS:IHRT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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.

iHeartMedia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.94/-1.859
=At Loss

iHeartMedia's share price for today is $3.94.
iHeartMedia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.859.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's EV-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.

iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA Chart

iHeartMedia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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iHeartMedia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -11.96 13.55 27.61 21.28 18.75

IHRT vs GTN.A, SSP, FUBO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia'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.


iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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iHeartMedia EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6230.100/324.083
=19.22

iHeartMedia's current Enterprise Value is $6,230 Mil.
iHeartMedia's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $324 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.22 mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.22 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on iHeartMedia. This is 123% above median its historical median of 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #600 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is iHeartMedia's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
iHeartMedia's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.22 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 8.63. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27. iHeartMedia's value of 19.22 is 164.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #600 out of 746 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #600 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27. iHeartMedia's value of 19.22 is 164.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 7.27, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.27, based on 746 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. iHeartMedia's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.22 is 164.6% 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 iHeartMedia. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.22, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 8.63. 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 $3.94 — trading 66.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.22, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 164.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.27. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.22 as of Aug. 04, 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 $3.94 is trading 66.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRT:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 19.22 (123% above median its 10-year median of 8.63)
  • GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $3.94 (66.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#600 of 746)

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 Business Description

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Address 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78258
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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