iHeartMediaIHRT +5.24%52 Pretax Margin % is -10.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 72.14% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. iHeartMedia's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-95 Mil. iHeartMedia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $884 Mil. Therefore, iHeartMedia's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IHRT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.19 Med: -12.26 Max: -0.67
Current: -10.74
IHRT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.14% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs IHRT: -10.74
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
iHeartMedia Pretax Margin % Related Terms
iHeartMedia Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's Pretax 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.
IHRT vs GTN.A, SSP, FUBO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin % 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.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Pretax Margin % of -10.78% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #738 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin % too high?
iHeartMedia's current Pretax Margin % is -10.78%. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #738 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's Pretax Margin % compare to GTN.A and SSP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #738 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current Pretax Margin % is -10.78%. 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 $4.31 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -10.78%. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Pretax Margin % is -10.78% 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 $4.31 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
Pretax Margin %: -10.78%
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.31 (82.6% above fair value)
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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