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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).

How does iHeartMedia compare to Anterix?

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

In the previous week, Anterix had 5 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Anterix and 0 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Anterix's score of 1.37 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Anterix Positive
iHeartMedia Very Positive

87.7% of Anterix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.1% of Anterix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Anterix currently has a consensus target price of $101.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.58%. iHeartMedia has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Given iHeartMedia's higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
iHeartMedia
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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
Anterix1,394.17% -11.23% -6.24%
iHeartMedia -7.28%N/A -1.45%

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

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$6.50M279.06$90.64M$4.8419.22
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A

Summary

Anterix beats iHeartMedia on 10 of the 17 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 services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Liberty Latin America had 5 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Liberty Latin America and 0 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Liberty Latin America's score of 1.23 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liberty Latin America Positive
iHeartMedia Very Positive

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 2.19, suggesting that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Latin America presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.70%. iHeartMedia has a consensus price target of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.38%. Given Liberty Latin America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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$4.44B0.37-$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 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%

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

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 services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

iHeartMedia currently has a consensus target price of $4.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.38%. Liberty Global has a consensus target price of $8.10, indicating a potential upside of 0.37%. Given iHeartMedia's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe iHeartMedia is more favorable than Liberty Global.

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

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 5 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Liberty Global and 0 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Liberty Global's score of 1.38 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia Very Positive
Liberty Global Positive

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

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%

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

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$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Liberty Global$4.44B0.37-$611.20M-$2.48N/A

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Liberty Global on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iHeartMedia compare to Grupo Televisa?

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and Grupo Televisa (NYSE:TV) 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 profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

iHeartMedia has a net margin of -7.28% compared to Grupo Televisa's net margin of -15.28%. iHeartMedia's return on equity of 0.00% beat Grupo Televisa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iHeartMedia-7.28% N/A -1.45%
Grupo Televisa -15.28%-8.33%-3.87%

iHeartMedia currently has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Grupo Televisa has a consensus target price of $5.23, suggesting a potential upside of 86.57%. Given Grupo Televisa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Grupo Televisa 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
Grupo Televisa
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

In the previous week, Grupo Televisa had 3 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Grupo Televisa and 0 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Grupo Televisa's score of -0.10 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia Very Positive
Grupo Televisa Neutral

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

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
iHeartMedia$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Grupo Televisa$3.07B0.49-$478.58M-$0.91N/A

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

Summary

iHeartMedia beats Grupo Televisa on 10 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 communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

93.9% of iHeartMedia shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of iHeartMedia shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by 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.

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

In the previous week, Newsmax had 3 more articles in the media than iHeartMedia. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Newsmax and 0 mentions for iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Newsmax's score of 0.12 indicating that iHeartMedia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iHeartMedia Very Positive
Newsmax Neutral

iHeartMedia presently has a consensus target price of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.38%. Newsmax has a consensus target price of $23.00, suggesting a potential upside of 198.90%. Given Newsmax's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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$3.86B0.14-$472.87M-$1.84N/A
Newsmax$189.26M5.25-$99.50M-$0.66N/A

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IHRT vs. The Competition

MetriciHeartMediaMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$529.03M$3.08B$31.21B$12.29B
Dividend YieldN/A5.35%5.37%9.45%
P/E Ratio-1.9536.47226.9624.54
Price / Sales0.1427.5661.0889.78
Price / Cash1.4119.7119.6259.62
Price / Book-0.307.7610.545.90
Net Income-$472.87M-$30.65M$1.11B$336.16M
7 Day Performance1.41%2.54%1.26%0.03%
1 Month Performance-16.32%-3.59%-1.66%-5.22%
1 Year Performance91.98%17.21%3.96%17.37%

iHeartMedia Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IHRT
iHeartMedia
1.701 of 5 stars
$3.59
+2.6%
$4.25
+18.4%
+88.2%$529.03M$3.86BN/A9,550
ATEX
Anterix
2.9092 of 5 stars
$93.12
-0.7%
$101.00
+8.5%
+329.7%$1.82B$6.50M19.2470
LILA
Liberty Latin America
3.8916 of 5 stars
$8.29
+6.4%
$10.00
+20.7%
+17.2%$1.66B$4.44BN/A9,000
LILAK
Liberty Global
2.0663 of 5 stars
$8.15
+6.2%
$8.10
-0.7%
+13.8%$1.64B$4.44BN/A10,000
TV
Grupo Televisa
4.072 of 5 stars
$2.80
-0.5%
$5.23
+87.2%
+2.3%$1.49B$3.07BN/A26,599

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