MDIA (MediaCo Holding) Interest Expense: $-15.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MDIA MediaCo Holding Inc MDIA
46 GF Score
Price $0.99
GF Value $1.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MediaCo Holding Interest Expense?

MediaCo Holding MDIA +0.83% 46 Interest Expense is $-15.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDIA with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MediaCo Holding's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15.7 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. MediaCo Holding's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -6.8 Mil. MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3.9 Mil. MediaCo Holding did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


MediaCo Holding  (NAS:MDIA) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93.6 Mil.

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

MediaCo Holding did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.


MediaCo Holding Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense 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.

MediaCo Holding Interest Expense Chart

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MediaCo Holding 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 $-15.7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-15.7 Mil mean?
MediaCo Holding (MDIA) has a Interest Expense of $-15.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MediaCo Holding and its competitors.
Is MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense too high?
MediaCo Holding's current Interest Expense is $-15.7 Mil. Overall, MediaCo Holding has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense compare to SGA and BBGI?
MediaCo Holding's Interest Expense of $-15.7 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 MediaCo Holding and its competitors. MediaCo Holding's current Interest Expense is $-15.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaCo Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding (MDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.09, compared to a current price of $0.99 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-15.7 Mil. MediaCo Holding's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA), the current Interest Expense is $-15.7 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 MediaCo Holding (MDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaCo Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.99 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.09. GuruFocus considers MediaCo Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MDIA:

  • Interest Expense: $-15.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.09 vs. price of $0.99 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

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


MediaCo Holding Business Description

Address 48 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
MediaCo Holding Inc is a radio broadcasting media company operating in radio and digital advertising, premium programming, and events. It has two radio stations, WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM, which serve the New York City metropolitan area. The company generates revenue from radio and outdoor advertising sales, events including sponsorships and ticket sales, licensing, and syndication. The company has two business segments: the Audio segment and the Video segment.
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