MediaCo HoldingMDIA +3.03%55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -36.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDIA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, MediaCo Holding ranks worse than 93.7% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. MediaCo Holding's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-37.5 Mil. MediaCo Holding's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $102.2 Mil. Therefore, MediaCo Holding's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -36.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MDIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.72 Med: -6.73 Max: 52.83
Current: -63.72
During the past 8 years, MediaCo Holding's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 52.83%. The lowest was -63.72%. And the median was -6.73%.
MDIA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 93.7% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs MDIA: -63.72
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
MediaCo Holding Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
MediaCo Holding Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MDIA vs SGA, BBGI, FLZH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MediaCo Holding Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -36.66% mean?
MediaCo Holding (MDIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -36.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on MediaCo Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #967 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
MediaCo Holding's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -36.66%. Based on the distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #967 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MediaCo Holding has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediaCo Holding's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SGA and BBGI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MediaCo Holding ranks #967 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places MediaCo Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on MediaCo Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediaCo Holding's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -36.66%. 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 $1.02 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -36.66%. MediaCo Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MediaCo Holding (MDIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -36.66% 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 $1.02 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.09.
GuruFocus considers MediaCo Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -36.66%
GF Value™: $1.09 vs. price of $1.02 (6.4% below fair value)
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 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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