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IHRT vs. ATEX, LILA, LILAK, TV, 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 Anterix (ATEX), Liberty Latin America (LILA), Liberty Global (LILAK), Grupo Televisa (TV), and Newsmax (NMAX). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Anterix?

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

iHeartMedia currently has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Anterix has a consensus target price of $59.50, suggesting a potential downside of 41.07%. Given iHeartMedia's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe iHeartMedia is more favorable than Anterix.

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
Anterix
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of Anterix shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.1% of Anterix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.19, indicating that its share price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Anterix has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Anterix has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.16-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Anterix$6.50M302.88$90.64M$4.8420.86

Anterix has a net margin of 1,394.17% compared to iHeartMedia's net margin of -7.28%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of 0.00% beat Anterix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iHeartMedia-7.28% N/A -1.45%
Anterix 1,394.17%-11.23%-6.24%

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 1 more articles in the media than Anterix. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for iHeartMedia and 4 mentions for Anterix. Anterix's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat iHeartMedia's score of 0.46 indicating that Anterix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Anterix
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 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 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 media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 4 more articles in the media than Liberty Latin America. MarketBeat recorded 5 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 0.46 indicating that Liberty Latin America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liberty Latin America Very Positive
iHeartMedia Neutral

18.5% of Liberty Latin America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.3% of Liberty Latin America shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Liberty Latin America has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.19, meaning that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Latin America currently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.17%. iHeartMedia has a consensus price target of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 3.16%. Given Liberty Latin America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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. Liberty Latin America 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
Liberty Latin America$4.44B0.33-$611.20M-$2.48N/A
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.16-$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 0.00% 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%N/A -1.45%

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Liberty Latin America 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 better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -11.20%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of 0.00% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

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

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 2 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for iHeartMedia and 3 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat iHeartMedia's score of 0.46 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

iHeartMedia has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Liberty Global. Liberty Global 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
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.16-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Liberty Global$4.44B0.33-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

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 insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Liberty Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

iHeartMedia presently has a consensus target price of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 3.16%. Liberty Global has a consensus target price of $8.10, indicating a potential upside of 12.03%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.19, indicating that its share price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Liberty Global on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

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$3.07B0.48-$478.58M-$0.81N/A
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.16-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

Grupo Televisa has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.19, suggesting that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Grupo Televisa currently has a consensus price target of $5.23, suggesting a potential upside of 88.59%. iHeartMedia has a consensus price target of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Given Grupo Televisa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research 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

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 1 more articles in the media than Grupo Televisa. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for iHeartMedia and 4 mentions for Grupo Televisa. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Grupo Televisa's score of -0.33 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
iHeartMedia
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Grupo Televisa's net margin of -13.93%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of 0.00% 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%N/A -1.45%

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Grupo Televisa on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Newsmax?

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

iHeartMedia presently has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Newsmax has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 160.73%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Newsmax 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
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

iHeartMedia has a beta of 2.19, suggesting that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Newsmax has a beta of 2.65, suggesting that its stock price is 165% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, iHeartMedia had 4 more articles in the media than Newsmax. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for iHeartMedia and 1 mentions for Newsmax. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Newsmax's score of 0.36 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -43.17%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of 0.00% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

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

Newsmax has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.16-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Newsmax$195.61M5.44-$99.50M-$0.66N/A

Summary

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

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IHRT vs. The Competition

MetriciHeartMediaBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$615.19M$16.51B$7.24B$12.64B
Dividend YieldN/A5.60%3.04%7.83%
P/E Ratio-2.2420.1320.2524.58
Price / Sales0.161.164.02122.62
Price / Cash1.647.2815.3760.04
Price / Book-0.342.793.796.38
Net Income-$472.87M$302.34M$246.30M$331.87M
7 Day Performance-5.94%-4.06%0.53%0.37%
1 Month Performance4.30%-6.01%-1.90%0.53%
1 Year Performance108.08%24.19%-1.36%21.96%

iHeartMedia Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IHRT
iHeartMedia
1.3952 of 5 stars
$4.12
+1.2%
$4.25
+3.2%
+105.0%$615.19M$3.86BN/A9,550
ATEX
Anterix
2.6402 of 5 stars
$99.60
-6.1%
$59.50
-40.3%
+318.4%$1.96B$6.50M20.7570
LILA
Liberty Latin America
3.919 of 5 stars
$7.48
-0.7%
$10.00
+33.7%
+16.3%$1.51B$4.44BN/A9,000
LILAK
Liberty Global
3.1338 of 5 stars
$7.39
-0.2%
$8.20
+11.0%
+12.8%$1.50B$4.44BN/A10,000
TV
Grupo Televisa
4.5869 of 5 stars
$2.77
+1.3%
$5.23
+89.3%
+28.8%$1.47B$3.07BN/A26,599

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