MDIA (MediaCo Holding) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.31 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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MDIA MediaCo Holding Inc MDIA
49 GF Score
Price $1.00
GF Value $1.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA?

MediaCo Holding MDIA 49 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.31 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MDIA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, MediaCo Holding ranks worse than 134048.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MediaCo Holding's enterprise value is $188.6 Mil. MediaCo Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-43.8 Mil. Therefore, MediaCo Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.31.

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

MDIA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.75   Med: 3.97   Max: 90.75
Current: -4.31

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MediaCo Holding was 90.75. The lowest was -92.75. And the median was 3.97.

MDIA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 746 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.305 vs MDIA: -4.31

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 (2026-07-28), MediaCo Holding's stock price is $1.00. MediaCo Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.836. Therefore, MediaCo Holding'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).


MediaCo Holding  (NAS:MDIA) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.00/-0.836
=At Loss

MediaCo Holding's share price for today is $1.00.
MediaCo Holding'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 $-0.836.

* 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?


MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaCo Holding'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.

MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA Chart

MediaCo Holding Annual Data
Trend Feb18 Feb19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 32.44 -16.74 -4.85 11.90 -3.68

MediaCo Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MDIA vs CAST, FLZH, SGA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, MediaCo Holding'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.


MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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MediaCo Holding EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=188.595/-43.772
=-4.31

MediaCo Holding's current Enterprise Value is $188.6 Mil.
MediaCo Holding'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 $-43.8 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 -4.31 mean?
MediaCo Holding (MDIA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.31 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MediaCo Holding. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is MediaCo Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MediaCo Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.31. Based on the distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MediaCo Holding has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediaCo Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CAST and FLZH?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #999999 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MediaCo Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31. 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 7.31, 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. 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 MediaCo Holding. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediaCo Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaCo Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding (MDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.08, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.31. MediaCo Holding's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.31 as of Jul. 28, 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.08. GuruFocus considers MediaCo Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MDIA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -4.31
  • GF Value™: $1.08 vs. price of $1.00 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MediaCo Holding Business Description

Address 48 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
MediaCo Holding Inc is a radio broadcasting media company operating in radio and digital advertising, premium programming, and events. It has two radio stations, WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM, which serve the New York City metropolitan area. The company generates revenue from radio and outdoor advertising sales, events including sponsorships and ticket sales, licensing, and syndication. The company has two business segments: the Audio segment and the Video segment.
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