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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#3236
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Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Communication
$431M
Robert W. Pittman
iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations, sponsorship, and live and virtual events. The Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services, and programs. The Audio and Media Services Group segment engages in the media representation business.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IHRT iHeartMedia, Inc. | 42 | 41 | 24 | 75 | - | - | 18.7% | -9.3% | 58.3% | -0.9% | -13.6% | 7.3% | 0.0% | - | $431M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 42.3/100. It ranks #3236 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
No analyst ratings for IHRT.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 41 | 38 | +3NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 75 | 82 | -7DRAG |
| VALUATION | 24 | 11 | +13ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 31 | 33 | -2NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 21 | 16 | +5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 23 | 12 | +11ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -1.9% vs WACC 0.9% (spread -2.8%)
GM 58% vs sector 53%, OM -1% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.20x
Rev growth 7%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -1066.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) as a Reduce with a composite score of 42.3/100 at a current price of $3.19. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
iHeartMedia, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 42.3/100 places it at rank #3236 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 7% and momentum in the 75th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 58% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 18.7% exceed cost of capital.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
iHeartMedia, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
iHeartMedia, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 42.3/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3236 out of 7,333 stocks. IHRT's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
IHRT's quality score of 41/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 18.7% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 58.3% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of -13.6% (sector avg: 7.7%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
IHRT registers a value score of just 24/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 7.3% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of -9.3% (sector: 3.2%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
IHRT shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 75/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 7.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.10 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
iHeartMedia, Inc. registers a low stability score of 21/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.10. Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s short interest score of 23/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include small-cap liquidity risk. At $431M (small-cap), IHRT carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
iHeartMedia, Inc. is a small-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3236 of 7,333 overall (56th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 18.7% exceeding the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of -0.9% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While IHRT currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Stability (21) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 57% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 11% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 106% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
NEW YORK, February 12, 2026--iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that on Monday March 2nd, 2026, it will issue financial results for the quarter and year ending December 31, 2025. The company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement, to discuss its financial results and business outlook.
We recently published an article titled 8 Up and Coming Streaming Companies and Services. On January 9, Goldman Sachs downgraded iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) to Sell from Neutral and lowered its price target to $3.50 from $4.00, citing valuation concerns following the stock’s 123% gain in 2025. In its note, the firm expressed growing concerns that […]
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