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The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CCO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -560.85 Med: -78.53 Max: 251.68
Current: 251.46
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings was 251.68. The lowest was -560.85. And the median was -78.53.
CCO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 95.92% of 612
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs CCO: 251.46
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's share price for today is $2.405.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings'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 $-0.184.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $7,496 Mil.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Free Cash Flow 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 $30 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) has a EV-to-FCF of 251.46 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #587 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current EV-to-FCF is 251.46. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 251.46 is 2094.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #587 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to EVC and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #587 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' value of 251.46 is 2094.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.46, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 251.46 is 2094.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 251.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.81, compared to a current price of $2.41 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 251.46 and 2094.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.46. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO), the current EV-to-FCF is 251.46 as of Jul. 21, 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.41 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.81.
GuruFocus considers Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCO:
EV-to-FCF: 251.46
GF Value™: $1.81 vs. price of $2.41 (32.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2094.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#587 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Business Description
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc is a provider of out-of-home advertising solutions. The company offers advertisers an opportunity to reach mass audiences across various high-traffic public spaces, by using its diverse portfolio of assets including roadside billboards, street furniture, and airport displays. Its reportable segments are; America (U.S. operations excluding airports), Airports (U.S. and Caribbean airport operations), and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the America segment which generates revenue from the sale of advertising on printed and digital out-of-home advertising displays such as bulletins, posters, street furniture, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States followed by Singapore.
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