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Cumulus MediaCMLSQ EV-to-OCF is 2.15 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 14.92. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Cumulus Media ranks better than 60.08% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Cumulus Media's Enterprise Value is $-57.5 Mil.
Cumulus Media's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-26.8 Mil. Therefore, Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF for today is 2.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CMLSQ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -239.28 Med: 14.92 Max: 594.26
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Cumulus Media was 594.26. The lowest was -239.28. And the median was 14.92.
CMLSQ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 60.08% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.605
vs CMLSQ: 2.15
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Cumulus Media's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cumulus Media's share price for today is $0.00775.
Cumulus Media'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 $-10.400.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cumulus Media EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Cumulus Media EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Cumulus Media's current Enterprise Value is $-57.5 Mil.
Cumulus Media's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-26.8 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.
Cumulus Media (CMLSQ) has a EV-to-OCF of 2.15 as of Sep. 03, 2026. This is 86% below median its historical median of 14.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #408 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF too high?
Cumulus Media's current EV-to-OCF of 2.15 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 14.92. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.61. Cumulus Media's value of 2.15 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #408 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Cumulus Media's EV-to-OCF compare to MDEX and TAAG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #408 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Cumulus Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.61. Cumulus Media's value of 2.15 is 53.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.92 vs. the industry median of 4.61, 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-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.61, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-OCF of 2.15 is 53.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-OCF is 2.15, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 14.92. 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 $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 98.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 2.15, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 14.92 and 53.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.61. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cumulus Media (CMLSQ), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.15 as of Sep. 03, 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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