IHRT (iHeartMedia) Stock Based Compensation: $16 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IHRT iHeartMedia Inc IHRT
56 GF Score
Price $4.13
GF Value $2.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is iHeartMedia Stock Based Compensation?

iHeartMedia IHRT +1.23% 56 Stock Based Compensation is $16 Mil 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.

iHeartMedia's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil.

iHeartMedia Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

iHeartMedia Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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iHeartMedia Stock Based Compensation Chart

iHeartMedia Annual Data
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iHeartMedia Quarterly Data
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iHeartMedia Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $16 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $16 Mil mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a Stock Based Compensation of $16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for iHeartMedia and its competitors.
Is iHeartMedia's Stock Based Compensation too high?
iHeartMedia's current Stock Based Compensation is $16 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to GTN.A and NMAX?
iHeartMedia's Stock Based Compensation of $16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for iHeartMedia and its competitors. iHeartMedia's current Stock Based Compensation is $16 Mil. 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 $4.13 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $16 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current Stock Based Compensation is $16 Mil 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 $4.13 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.36. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $16 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.36 vs. price of $4.13 (75% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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iHeartMedia Business Description

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Address 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78258
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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