Cumulus MediaCMLSQ -64.80% EV-to-FCF is 1.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 17.80. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Media - Diversified companies, Cumulus Media ranks better than 91.48% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cumulus Media's Enterprise Value is $-56.6 Mil.
Cumulus Media's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-55.7 Mil. Therefore, Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF for today is 1.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CMLSQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -856.93 Med: 17.8 Max: 780.65
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cumulus Media was 780.65. The lowest was -856.93. And the median was 17.80.
CMLSQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 91.48% of 610
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.69
vs CMLSQ: 1.02
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.
Cumulus Media's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cumulus Media's share price for today is $0.0044.
Cumulus Media'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 $-10.620.
* 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.
Cumulus Media EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cumulus Media EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF 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-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.
Cumulus Media EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cumulus Media's current Enterprise Value is $-56.6 Mil.
Cumulus Media'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 $-55.7 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-FCF of 1.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cumulus Media and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #52 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF too high?
Cumulus Media's current EV-to-FCF of 1.02 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 17.80. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.69. Cumulus Media's value of 1.02 is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #52 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Cumulus Media's EV-to-FCF compare to MDEX and NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #52 out of 610 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cumulus Media in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.69. Cumulus Media's value of 1.02 is 91.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.80 vs. the industry median of 11.69, 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.69, based on 610 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. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-FCF of 1.02 is 91.3% 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-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 Cumulus Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cumulus Media's current EV-to-FCF is 1.02, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 17.80. 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 $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1.02, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 17.80 and 91.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.69. 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 Cumulus Media (CMLSQ), the current EV-to-FCF is 1.02 as of Jul. 06, 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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