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MDIA vs. SSP, FUBO, SGA, BBGI, and UONEK

Should you buy MediaCo stock or one of its competitors? MediaCo's main competitors and comparable companies include E.W. Scripps (SSP), fuboTV (FUBO), Saga Communications (SGA), Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI), and Radio One (UONEK). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "broadcasting" industry.

How does MediaCo compare to E.W. Scripps?

MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) and E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

64.0% of MediaCo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of E.W. Scripps shares are held by institutional investors. 9.8% of MediaCo shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of E.W. Scripps shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MediaCo$136.69M0.57-$67.84M-$0.83N/A
E.W. Scripps$2.15B0.15-$100.88M-$13.94N/A

E.W. Scripps has a consensus target price of $5.90, suggesting a potential upside of 71.01%. Given E.W. Scripps' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe E.W. Scripps is more favorable than MediaCo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
E.W. Scripps
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to E.W. Scripps' net margin of -58.02%. MediaCo's return on equity of 0.00% beat E.W. Scripps' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MediaCoN/A N/A N/A
E.W. Scripps -58.02%-4.58%-0.53%

In the previous week, E.W. Scripps had 9 more articles in the media than MediaCo. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for E.W. Scripps and 6 mentions for MediaCo. MediaCo's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat E.W. Scripps' score of 0.36 indicating that MediaCo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MediaCo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
E.W. Scripps
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

MediaCo beats E.W. Scripps on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MediaCo compare to fuboTV?

fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) and MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, fuboTV had 1 more articles in the media than MediaCo. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for fuboTV and 6 mentions for MediaCo. MediaCo's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat fuboTV's score of 0.10 indicating that MediaCo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
fuboTV
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
MediaCo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
fuboTV$377.20M0.82-$18.87M-$1.28N/A
MediaCo$136.69M0.57-$67.84M-$0.83N/A

39.3% of fuboTV shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of MediaCo shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of fuboTV shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of MediaCo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

fuboTV currently has a consensus price target of $16.83, indicating a potential upside of 64.76%. Given fuboTV's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe fuboTV is more favorable than MediaCo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
fuboTV
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to fuboTV's net margin of -0.71%. MediaCo's return on equity of 0.00% beat fuboTV's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
fuboTV-0.71% -7.67% -1.33%
MediaCo N/A N/A N/A

Summary

fuboTV and MediaCo tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MediaCo compare to Saga Communications?

MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) and Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MediaCo$136.69M0.57-$67.84M-$0.83N/A
Saga Communications$107.11M0.58-$7.90M-$1.38N/A

In the previous week, Saga Communications had 2 more articles in the media than MediaCo. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Saga Communications and 6 mentions for MediaCo. MediaCo's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Saga Communications' score of 0.64 indicating that MediaCo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MediaCo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Saga Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Saga Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Saga Communications' net margin of -8.55%. Saga Communications' return on equity of 3.84% beat MediaCo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MediaCoN/A N/A N/A
Saga Communications -8.55%3.84%2.87%

64.0% of MediaCo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Saga Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 9.8% of MediaCo shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Saga Communications shares are held 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.

Summary

Saga Communications beats MediaCo on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MediaCo compare to Beasley Broadcast Group?

Beasley Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:BBGI) and MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) 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 risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Beasley Broadcast Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Beasley Broadcast Group$205.94M0.20-$196.55M-$59.65N/A
MediaCo$136.69M0.57-$67.84M-$0.83N/A

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Beasley Broadcast Group's net margin of -55.68%. MediaCo's return on equity of 0.00% beat Beasley Broadcast Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Beasley Broadcast Group-55.68% -134.01% -5.48%
MediaCo N/A N/A N/A

21.7% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of MediaCo shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.8% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of MediaCo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Beasley Broadcast Group had 5 more articles in the media than MediaCo. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Beasley Broadcast Group and 6 mentions for MediaCo. MediaCo's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Beasley Broadcast Group's score of 0.54 indicating that MediaCo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Beasley Broadcast Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MediaCo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

MediaCo beats Beasley Broadcast Group on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MediaCo compare to Radio One?

MediaCo (NASDAQ:MDIA) and Radio One (NASDAQ:UONEK) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, MediaCo had 4 more articles in the media than Radio One. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for MediaCo and 2 mentions for Radio One. Radio One's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat MediaCo's score of 0.87 indicating that Radio One is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MediaCo Positive
Radio One Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MediaCo$136.69M0.57-$67.84M-$0.83N/A
Radio One$374.37M0.06-$146.87M-$15.11N/A

64.0% of MediaCo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Radio One shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.8% of MediaCo shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 50.5% of Radio One shares are owned 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.

MediaCo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Radio One's net margin of -19.04%. MediaCo's return on equity of 0.00% beat Radio One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MediaCoN/A N/A N/A
Radio One -19.04%-7.13%-0.43%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MediaCo
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Radio One
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

MediaCo beats Radio One on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MDIA vs. The Competition

MetricMediaCoMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$77.99M$3.24B$33.01B$13.07B
Dividend YieldN/A5.33%5.32%10.64%
P/E Ratio-1.1533.59231.4925.40
Price / Sales0.5728.00114.78125.76
Price / CashN/A21.2922.2853.27
Price / BookN/A8.6011.266.21
Net Income-$67.84M-$45.65M$1.09B$347.71M
7 Day Performance0.74%1.31%0.63%1.08%
1 Month Performance-7.35%2.50%1.25%1.87%
1 Year Performance-26.92%14.77%3.07%20.79%

MediaCo Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MDIA
MediaCo
1.0685 of 5 stars
$0.95
+0.0%
N/A-26.9%$77.99M$136.69MN/A190
SSP
E.W. Scripps
2.5459 of 5 stars
$3.31
-0.6%
$5.90
+78.2%
+18.2%$304.83M$2.15BN/A4,600
FUBO
fuboTV
3.4996 of 5 stars
$9.70
+3.7%
$16.83
+73.5%
-76.5%$282.71M$1.62BN/A510
SGA
Saga Communications
1.6508 of 5 stars
$9.86
+2.2%
N/A-27.4%$61.41M$105.77MN/A570
BBGI
Beasley Broadcast Group
1.2082 of 5 stars
$22.29
+1.9%
N/A+391.1%$39.50M$205.94MN/A1,160

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This page (NASDAQ:MDIA) was last updated on 8/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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