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Urban OneUONE +2.33%44 EV-to-EBITDA is 33.21 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 434% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates UONE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Media - Diversified companies, Urban One ranks worse than 88.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Urban One's enterprise value is $471.7 Mil.
Urban One's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.2 Mil. Therefore, Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 33.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UONE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.5 Med: 6.22 Max: 150.53
Current: 33.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Urban One was 150.53. The lowest was -88.50. And the median was 6.22.
UONE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.39% of 741
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.18
vs UONE: 33.21
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.
Urban One's share price for today is $5.28.
Urban One'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 $-15.110.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Urban One'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Urban One'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.
Urban One EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Urban One's current Enterprise Value is $471.7 Mil.
Urban One'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 $14.2 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.
Urban One (UONE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 33.21 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Urban One. This is 434% above median its historical median of 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #655 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Urban One's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.21 is 434% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Urban One's value of 33.21 is 362.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban One ranks #655 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Urban One has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban One's EV-to-EBITDA compare to XHLD and SALM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #655 out of 741 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Urban One in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Urban One's value of 33.21 is 362.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 7.18, Urban One 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 7.18, 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. Urban One's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.21 is 362.5% 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 Urban One. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban One's current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.21, which is 434% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One (UONE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.48, compared to a current price of $5.28 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.21, which is 434% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 362.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.18. Urban One's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Urban One (UONE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.21 as of Aug. 10, 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 Urban One (UONE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.28 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.48.
GuruFocus considers Urban One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UONE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 33.21 (434% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: $13.48 vs. price of $5.28 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 362.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#655 of 741)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UONE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
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