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iHeartMediaIHRT +2.23%62 Equity-to-Asset is -0.41 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 93.76% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. iHeartMedia's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2,011 Mil. iHeartMedia's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,854 Mil.
Therefore, iHeartMedia's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IHRT'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99 Med: -0.15 Max: 0.27
Current: -0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of iHeartMedia was 0.27. The lowest was -0.99. And the median was -0.15.
IHRT's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 93.76% of 1025
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs IHRT: -0.41
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
iHeartMedia Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
iHeartMedia Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset 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.
IHRT vs GTN.A, SSP, FUBO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
iHeartMedia's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (IHRT) has a Equity-to-Asset of -0.41 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #961 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset too high?
iHeartMedia's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.41. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #961 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's Equity-to-Asset compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #961 out of 1025 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.52, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current Equity-to-Asset is -0.41. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.36, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is -0.41. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Equity-to-Asset is -0.41 as of Jun. 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 $2.75 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
Equity-to-Asset: -0.41
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $2.75 (16.5% above fair value)
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 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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