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Company Overview Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking.
| Metric | TTM | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 772M | 827M | 845M | 954M | 916M | 816M |
| Net Income | -297M | -283M | -118M | 16M | 17M | -60M |
| EPS | $-17.47 | $-16.79 | $-6.83 | $0.81 | $0.83 | $-2.94 |
| Free Cash Flow | -10M | -23M | 6.8M | 47M | 39M | 18M |
| ROIC | -37.7% | -34.6% | -12.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | -2.0% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 114.51 | 2.84 | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.72 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | -242M | -240M | -41M | 80M | 69M | -11M |
| Operating Margin | -31.3% | -29.0% | -4.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | -1.3% |
| ROE | 0.0% | -193.0% | -41.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | -15.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17M | 17M | 17M | 20M | 21M | 20M |
CUMULUS MEDIA INC passes 1 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -7.2%.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -6.2%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a market capitalization of $46K. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) does not currently pay a regular dividend.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) operates in the Radio Broadcasting Stations industry, within the Communication Services sector.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) reported annual revenue of $827 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a net profit margin of -34.2%. The company is currently unprofitable.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) generated $-23 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 114.51. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-16.79 in its most recent fiscal year.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -193.0%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) has a book value per share of $0.41, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.