iHeartMediaIHRT +0.69%49 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Media - Diversified companies, iHeartMedia ranks worse than 116009.16% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. iHeartMedia's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-381 Mil. iHeartMedia's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4,274 Mil. Therefore, iHeartMedia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IHRT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 5.395 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
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Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
iHeartMedia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
iHeartMedia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
iHeartMedia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GTN.A and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, iHeartMedia ranks #999999 out of 862 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places iHeartMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40. 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.40, based on 862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on iHeartMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 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 $4.38 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 $4.38 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36.
GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHRT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.38 (85.6% 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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