IHRT (iHeartMedia) ROCE %: 0.06% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is iHeartMedia ROCE %?

iHeartMedia IHRT +2.88% 56 ROCE % is 0.06% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. iHeartMedia's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06%.

iHeartMedia (NAS:IHRT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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iHeartMedia ROCE % Historical Data

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iHeartMedia ROCE % Calculation

iHeartMedia's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-71.147	/	( ( (5571.696 - 870.28)	+	(5126.003 - 967.419) )	/ 2 )
	=	-71.147	/	( (4701.416	+	4158.584)	/ 2 )
	=	-71.147	/	4430
	=	-1.61 %

iHeartMedia's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	2.276	/	( ( (5126.003 - 967.419)	+	(4887.856 - 864.274) )	/ 2 )
	=	2.276	/	( ( 4158.584	+	4023.582 )	/ 2 )
	=	2.276	/	4091.083
	=	0.06 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 0.06% mean?

iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a ROCE % of 0.06% as of Mar. 2026.

Is iHeartMedia's ROCE % too high?

iHeartMedia's current ROCE % is 0.06%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. iHeartMedia's value of 0.06% is 98.1% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to GTN.A and SSP?

iHeartMedia's ROCE % of 0.06% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. iHeartMedia's value of 0.06% is 98.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?

The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. iHeartMedia's current ROCE % of 0.06% is 98.1% below 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iHeartMedia's current ROCE % is 0.06%. 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 $4.11 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.06% and 98.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current ROCE % is 0.06% 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 $4.11 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRT:

ROCE %: 0.06%
GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.11 (73.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 98.1% below the Media - Diversified median

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iHeartMedia Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Website https://www.iheartmedia.com

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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