iHeartMediaIHRT +5.24%52 EV-to-FCF is -274.58 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 163131.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, iHeartMedia's Enterprise Value is $6,279 Mil.
iHeartMedia's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23 Mil. Therefore, iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF for today is -274.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IHRT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -289.5 Med: 50.33 Max: 565.12
Current: -274.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of iHeartMedia was 565.12. The lowest was -289.50. And the median was 50.33.
IHRT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 613
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs IHRT: -274.58
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.
iHeartMedia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
iHeartMedia's share price for today is $4.31.
iHeartMedia'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 $-1.859.
* 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.
iHeartMedia EV-to-FCF Related Terms
iHeartMedia EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia'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, iHeartMedia'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.
iHeartMedia EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF falls into.
iHeartMedia's current Enterprise Value is $6,279 Mil.
iHeartMedia'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 $-23 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.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a EV-to-FCF of -274.58 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF too high?
iHeartMedia's current EV-to-FCF is -274.58. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's EV-to-FCF compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 613 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. 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 613 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. 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 iHeartMedia 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. iHeartMedia's current EV-to-FCF is -274.58. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.36, compared to a current price of $4.31 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -274.58. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current EV-to-FCF is -274.58 as of Jun. 27, 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 $4.31 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
EV-to-FCF: -274.58
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.31 (82.6% 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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