iHeartMediaIHRT +1.23%56 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 16.57% as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 26.26. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks better than 88.92% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 16.57%.
iHeartMedia (NAS:IHRT) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
iHeartMedia Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
iHeartMedia Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
IHRT vs GTN.A, NMAX, CAST: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 16.57% mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 16.57% as of Jul. 10, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 26.26. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #103 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is iHeartMedia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
iHeartMedia's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 16.57% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 26.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22. iHeartMedia's value of 16.57% is 7607% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #103 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to GTN.A and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #103 out of 930 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places iHeartMedia in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22. iHeartMedia's value of 16.57% is 7607% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.26 vs. the industry median of 0.22, iHeartMedia has consistently been above 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.22, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. iHeartMedia's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 16.57% is 7607% above 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 16.57%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 26.26. 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 $4.13 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 16.57%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 26.26 and 7607% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.22. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 16.57% as of Jul. 10, 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 $4.13 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 16.57% (37% below median its 10-year median of 26.26)
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.13 (75% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7607% above the Media - Diversified median (#103 of 930)
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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