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Cumulus MediaCMLSQ -6.38% Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Media - Diversified companies, Cumulus Media ranks worse than 298507.16% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CMLSQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.49 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Cumulus Media (OTCPK:CMLSQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Cumulus Media Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cumulus Media Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
CMLSQ vs MDEX, NXST: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Cumulus Media Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Cumulus Media (CMLSQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cumulus Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cumulus Media's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Cumulus Media's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MDEX and NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cumulus Media ranks #999999 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cumulus Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.49, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cumulus Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cumulus Media's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cumulus Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cumulus Media (CMLSQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cumulus Media (CMLSQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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.
Cumulus Media Inc is an audio-first media company delivering content to over a quarter billion people monthly whenever required. It is a radio broadcasting company combining high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports, and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to its customers and radio stations affiliated with the Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. The company's revenue is derived from Broadcast radio revenue, Digital revenue, and Other revenue.
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