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IHRT vs. TV, LILAK, LILA, ATEX, and NMAX

Should you buy iHeartMedia stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares iHeartMedia with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with iHeartMedia include Grupo Televisa (TV), Liberty Global (LILAK), Liberty Latin America (LILA), Anterix (ATEX), and Newsmax (NMAX). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Grupo Televisa?

Grupo Televisa (NYSE:TV) and iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

iHeartMedia has higher revenue and earnings than Grupo Televisa. Grupo Televisa is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than iHeartMedia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grupo Televisa$3.07B0.52-$478.58M-$0.81N/A
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

In the previous week, Grupo Televisa had 1 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Grupo Televisa and 2 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Grupo Televisa's score of -0.62 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Grupo Televisa
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
iHeartMedia
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

55.8% of Grupo Televisa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Grupo Televisa has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, indicating that its stock price is 121% more volatile than the broader market.

Grupo Televisa presently has a consensus target price of $5.27, suggesting a potential upside of 75.26%. iHeartMedia has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Given Grupo Televisa's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Grupo Televisa is more favorable than iHeartMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grupo Televisa
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Grupo Televisa's net margin of -13.93%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of -1.63% beat Grupo Televisa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grupo Televisa-13.93% -7.65% -3.55%
iHeartMedia -7.28%-1.63%-1.45%

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Grupo Televisa on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Liberty Global?

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

iHeartMedia presently has a consensus target price of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.38%. Liberty Global has a consensus target price of $8.20, indicating a potential upside of 71.19%. Given Liberty Global's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than iHeartMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -11.20%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of -1.63% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iHeartMedia-7.28% -1.63% -1.45%
Liberty Global -11.20%-43.70%-4.15%

iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, indicating that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Liberty Global$4.44B0.22-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 2 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for iHeartMedia and 0 mentions for Liberty Global. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Liberty Global's score of 0.00 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia Positive
Liberty Global Neutral

93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.0% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Liberty Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Liberty Global on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Liberty Latin America?

Liberty Latin America (NASDAQ:LILA) and iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) are both small-cap communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Liberty Latin America has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, suggesting that its stock price is 121% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Latin America presently has a consensus price target of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 170.83%. iHeartMedia has a consensus price target of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Given Liberty Latin America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Liberty Latin America is more favorable than iHeartMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Latin America
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

iHeartMedia has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Liberty Latin America. iHeartMedia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Latin America, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Latin America$4.44B0.22-$611.20M-$2.48N/A
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Liberty Latin America's net margin of -11.20%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of -1.63% beat Liberty Latin America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Latin America-11.20% -45.66% -4.11%
iHeartMedia -7.28%-1.63%-1.45%

18.5% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Liberty Latin America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 1 more articles in the media than Liberty Latin America. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for iHeartMedia and 1 mentions for Liberty Latin America. Liberty Latin America's average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat iHeartMedia's score of 0.52 indicating that Liberty Latin America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Latin America
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
iHeartMedia
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Liberty Latin America on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Anterix?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Anterix$6.50M214.76$90.64M$4.8415.40
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

Anterix presently has a consensus target price of $59.50, indicating a potential downside of 20.17%. iHeartMedia has a consensus target price of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.38%. Given iHeartMedia's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe iHeartMedia is more favorable than Anterix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anterix
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

87.7% of Anterix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.6% of Anterix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Anterix has a net margin of 1,394.17% compared to iHeartMedia's net margin of -7.28%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of -1.63% beat Anterix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Anterix1,394.17% -11.76% -6.50%
iHeartMedia -7.28%-1.63%-1.45%

Anterix has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, meaning that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Anterix had 8 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Anterix and 2 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Anterix's score of -0.20 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Anterix
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
iHeartMedia
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Anterix beats iHeartMedia on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Newsmax?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Newsmax has a beta of 2.93, suggesting that its share price is 193% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.21, suggesting that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market.

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -43.17%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of -1.63% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-43.17% -81.14% -36.02%
iHeartMedia -7.28%-1.63%-1.45%

Newsmax presently has a consensus price target of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 177.60%. iHeartMedia has a consensus price target of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Newsmax is more favorable than iHeartMedia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 2 more articles in the media than Newsmax. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for iHeartMedia and 0 mentions for Newsmax. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Newsmax's score of 0.00 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Newsmax Neutral
iHeartMedia Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M5.29-$99.50M-$0.66N/A
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

Summary

Newsmax and iHeartMedia tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IHRT vs. The Competition

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MetriciHeartMediaBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$542.64M$16.09B$7.32B$12.59B
Dividend YieldN/A5.84%3.05%5.81%
P/E Ratio-1.9519.8120.7024.44
Price / Sales0.141.104.02118.32
Price / Cash1.446.9015.3855.09
Price / Book-0.302.683.756.58
Net Income-$472.87M$292.32M$246.38M$337.17M
7 Day Performance-10.03%-3.49%-0.84%0.83%
1 Month Performance-26.43%-0.38%2.35%2.25%
1 Year Performance96.17%27.43%5.71%36.14%

iHeartMedia Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IHRT
iHeartMedia
1.6597 of 5 stars		$3.59
flat		$4.25
+18.4%		+96.2%$542.64M$3.86BN/A9,550
TV
Grupo Televisa
4.4488 of 5 stars		$2.95
+0.5%		$5.27
+78.8%		+31.5%$1.57B$3.07BN/A26,599
LILAK
Liberty Global
2.3287 of 5 stars		$7.64
-1.6%		$8.20
+7.4%		-16.6%$1.54B$4.44BN/A10,000
LILA
Liberty Latin America
4.1997 of 5 stars		$7.62
-1.4%		$13.00
+70.5%		-14.7%$1.53B$4.44BN/A9,000
ATEX
Anterix
1.6718 of 5 stars		$79.49
-4.2%		$59.50
-25.1%		+170.0%$1.50B$6.50M16.5070

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