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As of 09/11/2026

CMLS vs. PAVS, SRAX, CCZ, EMWP, and GOAI

Should you buy Cumulus Media stock or one of its competitors? Cumulus Media's main competitors and comparable companies include Paranovus Entertainment Technology (PAVS), SRAX (SRAX), Comcast (CCZ), Eros Media World (EMWP), and Eva Live (GOAI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "media" industry.

How does Cumulus Media compare to Paranovus Entertainment Technology?

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) and Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

48.7% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.9% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cumulus Media
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Paranovus Entertainment Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Cumulus Media has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paranovus Entertainment Technology has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Paranovus Entertainment Technology had 2 more articles in the media than Cumulus Media. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Paranovus Entertainment Technology and 0 mentions for Cumulus Media. Paranovus Entertainment Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Cumulus Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Paranovus Entertainment Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cumulus Media Neutral
Paranovus Entertainment Technology Positive

Paranovus Entertainment Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cumulus Media.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cumulus Media$827.08M0.00-$117.88M-$17.39N/A
Paranovus Entertainment Technology$14.60M0.01-$12.73MN/AN/A

Paranovus Entertainment Technology has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cumulus Media's net margin of -18.11%. Paranovus Entertainment Technology's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cumulus Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cumulus Media-18.11% -30.27% -5.62%
Paranovus Entertainment Technology N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Paranovus Entertainment Technology beats Cumulus Media on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cumulus Media compare to SRAX?

SRAX (NASDAQ:SRAX) and Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

SRAX has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cumulus Media. SRAX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cumulus Media, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SRAX$29.29M0.00-$31.64M-$1.02N/A
Cumulus Media$827.08M0.00-$117.88M-$17.39N/A

SRAX has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cumulus Media's net margin of -18.11%. SRAX's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cumulus Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SRAXN/A N/A N/A
Cumulus Media -18.11%-30.27%-5.62%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SRAX
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cumulus Media
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

8.0% of SRAX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.7% of Cumulus Media shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of SRAX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of Cumulus Media shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

SRAX has a beta of 7.96, indicating that its share price is 696% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cumulus Media has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SRAX's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Cumulus Media'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SRAX Neutral
Cumulus Media Neutral

Summary

SRAX beats Cumulus Media on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cumulus Media compare to Comcast?

Comcast (NYSE:CCZ) and Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

48.7% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.9% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Comcast's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Cumulus Media'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Comcast Neutral
Cumulus Media Neutral

Comcast has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cumulus Media.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ComcastN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cumulus Media$827.08M0.00-$117.88M-$17.39N/A

Comcast has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cumulus Media's net margin of -18.11%. Comcast's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cumulus Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ComcastN/A N/A N/A
Cumulus Media -18.11%-30.27%-5.62%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Comcast
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cumulus Media
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Cumulus Media beats Comcast on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cumulus Media compare to Eros Media World?

Eros Media World (NYSE:EMWP) and Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

48.7% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of Eros Media World shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of Cumulus Media shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Given Eros Media World's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eros Media World is more favorable than Cumulus Media.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eros Media World
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cumulus Media
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Eros Media World has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cumulus Media.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eros Media WorldN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cumulus Media$827.08M0.00-$117.88M-$17.39N/A

In the previous week, Eros Media World's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Cumulus Media'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Eros Media World Neutral
Cumulus Media Neutral

Eros Media World has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cumulus Media's net margin of -18.11%. Eros Media World's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cumulus Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eros Media WorldN/A N/A N/A
Cumulus Media -18.11%-30.27%-5.62%

Summary

Eros Media World and Cumulus Media tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cumulus Media compare to Eva Live?

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) and Eva Live (NASDAQ:GOAI) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Eva Live had 2 more articles in the media than Cumulus Media. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Eva Live and 0 mentions for Cumulus Media. Eva Live's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Cumulus Media's score of 0.00 indicating that Eva Live is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cumulus Media Neutral
Eva Live Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cumulus Media
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Eva Live
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Eva Live has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cumulus Media.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cumulus Media$827.08M0.00-$117.88M-$17.39N/A
Eva Live$17.32MN/AN/AN/AN/A

Eva Live has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cumulus Media's net margin of -18.11%. Eva Live's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cumulus Media's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cumulus Media-18.11% -30.27% -5.62%
Eva Live N/A N/A N/A

48.7% of Cumulus Media shares are held by institutional investors. 11.9% of Cumulus Media shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Eva Live beats Cumulus Media on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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CMLS vs. The Competition

MetricCumulus MediaMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$119K$3.11B$33.61B$12.85B
Dividend YieldN/A5.52%5.34%11.71%
P/E Ratio0.0032.30233.1025.36
Price / Sales0.0034.5362.25111.82
Price / Cash0.2117.4920.8151.52
Price / Book0.0010.1211.516.20
Net Income-$117.88M-$45.84M$1.11B$358.50M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.64%-0.52%-2.35%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-1.49%-1.06%-3.23%
1 Year PerformanceN/A-10.28%-7.72%8.79%

Cumulus Media Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CMLS
Cumulus Media
N/A$0.01
flat
N/AN/A$119K$827.08MN/A3,330
PAVS
Paranovus Entertainment Technology
0.8155 of 5 stars
$4.50
-1.9%
N/A-100.0%$72K$14.60MN/A220
SRAX
SRAX
N/A$0.00
flat
N/AN/A$15K$29.29MN/A130
CCZ
Comcast
N/A$61.86
-4.4%
N/A+0.3%$0.00N/AN/A1,436
EMWP
Eros Media World
N/AN/AN/AN/A$0.00N/AN/A340

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This page (NASDAQ:CMLS) was last updated on 9/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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