IHRTB (iHeartMedia) FCF Margin %: -12.94% (As of Mar. 2026)


IHRTB iHeartMedia Inc IHRTB
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Price $4.00
GF Value $2.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is iHeartMedia FCF Margin %?

iHeartMedia IHRTB 56 FCF Margin % is -12.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRTB with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 58.7% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. iHeartMedia's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-114 Mil. iHeartMedia's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $884 Mil. Therefore, iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.94%.

As of today, iHeartMedia's current FCF Yield % is -3.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

IHRTB' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.58   Med: 2.94   Max: 24.41
Current: -0.58


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of iHeartMedia was 24.41%. The lowest was -15.58%. And the median was 2.94%.

IHRTB's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
58.7% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs IHRTB: -0.58


iHeartMedia FCF Margin % Related Terms


iHeartMedia FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % 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.

iHeartMedia FCF Margin % Chart

iHeartMedia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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iHeartMedia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.00 -1.41 -3.29 12.20 -12.94

IHRTB vs GTN.A, SSP, FUBO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % falls into.


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iHeartMedia FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

iHeartMedia's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10.911/3864.991
=0.28 %

iHeartMedia's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-114.453/884.2
=-12.94 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -12.94% mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRTB) has a FCF Margin % of -12.94% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #597 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % too high?
iHeartMedia's current FCF Margin % is -12.94%. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #597 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's FCF Margin % compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #597 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current FCF Margin % is -12.94%. 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 (IHRTB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.94%. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRTB), the current FCF Margin % is -12.94% as of Mar. 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 (IHRTB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRTB:

  • FCF Margin %: -12.94%
  • GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $4.00 (73.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IHRTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


iHeartMedia Business Description

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Address 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78258
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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