CMLS:NSC-Cumulus Media Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Broadcasting | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 2.75

Change

+0.11 (+4.17)%

Market Cap

USD 0.04B

Volume

0.07M

Analyst Target

USD 7.67
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About

Cumulus Media Inc is a radio broadcasting company. It combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Broadcasting) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -48.31% 29% F 9% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -48.31% 29% F 9% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -0.72% 79% B- 47% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.72% 79% B- 45% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -84.39% 10% F 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -84.39% 10% F 14% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.37% 79% B- 45% F
Dividend Return -0.37% 64% D 40% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 81.59% 29% F 19% F
Risk Adjusted Return -0.46% 64% D 40% F
Market Capitalization 0.04B 21% F 26% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Broadcasting) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 1.40 100% 86%
Price/Book Ratio 0.18 92% 97%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.43 69% 45%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 27.30 8% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -33.92% 43% 38%
Return on Invested Capital 1.80% 36% 63%
Return on Assets 0.97% 36% 68%
Debt to Equity Ratio 234.64% 22% 9%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector