IHRT (iHeartMedia) Interest Expense: $-398 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is iHeartMedia Interest Expense?

iHeartMedia IHRT +0.69% 49 Interest Expense is $-398 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. iHeartMedia's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -96 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-398 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. iHeartMedia's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1 Mil. iHeartMedia's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -96 Mil. iHeartMedia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

iHeartMedia (NAS:IHRT) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

iHeartMedia's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-96 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,629 Mil.

iHeartMedia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	1.486	/	-95.898
	=	0.02

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. iHeartMedia Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

iHeartMedia Interest Expense Historical Data

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iHeartMedia Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-398 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-398 Mil mean?

iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Interest Expense of $-398 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors.

Is iHeartMedia's Interest Expense too high?

iHeartMedia's current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does iHeartMedia's Interest Expense compare to GTN.A and NMAX?

iHeartMedia's Interest Expense of $-398 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. iHeartMedia's current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. 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 $4.38 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Interest Expense is $-398 Mil 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 (IHRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.38 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRT:

Interest Expense: $-398 Mil
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.38 (85.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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

Website https://www.iheartmedia.com

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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