MediaCo Holding Inc.

MediaCo Holding Inc.

MDIA·NASDAQ

$0.95

+0.010%
Communication ServicesBroadcasting

MediaCo Holding Inc. owns and operates radio stations in the United States. It operates in two segments, Radio and Outdoor Advertising. The Radio segment engages in the operation of WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM radio stations in the New York City area. The Outdoor Advertising segment operates advertising displays, such as bulletins, posters, and digital billboards primarily in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. The company also offers digital advertising and event sponsorship services. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated approximately 3,500 outdoor advertising displays. MediaCo Holding Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York. MediaCo Holding Inc. is a subsidiary of Emmis Communications Corporation.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$50.71M
EPS-0.8400
P/E Ratio-0.69
Earnings Date05/18/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal · Driver · Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -0.7).

Valuation inputs: P/E -0.7, earnings yield N/A, momentum +0.0%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -1.4%, ROIC -11.4%).

Profitability stack: net margin -50.0%, ROE -1.4%, ROIC -11.4%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +84.1%, momentum +0.0%, net margin -50.0%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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MediaCo Holding Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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MediaCo Holding Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that MDIA has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $0.95, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for MediaCo Holding Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $0.95
3Y-42.0%
5Y-79.0%
10Y-400.0%
3Y+245.0%
5Y+240.0%
10Y+199.0%
3Y-316.0%
5Y+149.0%
10Y-3435.0%
3Y-10.0%
5Y-120.0%
10Y-82.0%
3Y+44.0%
5Y-112.0%
10Y-89.0%
3Y+181.0%
5Y+82.0%
10Y+238.0%
MediaCo Holding Inc.

MediaCo Holding Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue133.34M
Cost of Goods Sold (0.00)
Gross Profit133.34M
Operating Expenses (157.96M)
Operating Income-24.62M
Interest Expense (15.49M)
Other Income/Expense-40.71M
Pretax Income-65.33M
Income Tax (895.00K)
Net Income-66.70M
Net Income
-66.70M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

100.0%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

-18.5%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-50.0%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

100.00%
Gross Profit Margin
-963%
3Y+571.0%
5Y+468.0%
10Y+289.0%
-18.46%
Operating Profit Margin
-37%
3Y+416.0%
5Y+383.0%
10Y-180.0%
-50.02%
Net Profit Margin
1073%
3Y-162.0%
5Y-27.0%
10Y-1214.0%
-144.01%
Return on Equity
2095%
3Y-319.0%
5Y-29.0%
10Y-5882.0%
-22.92%
Return on Assets
1846%
3Y-177.0%
5Y+25.0%
10Y-1088.0%
-11.36%
Return on Invested Capital
19%
3Y+675.0%
5Y+134.0%
10Y-568.0%
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MediaCo Holding Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-66.22M
Depreciation & Amortization6.84M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital17.83M
Others43.36M
Capital Expenditures-774.00K
Free Cash Flow1.20M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

-1.8%

Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.

CapEx Intensity

39.3%

Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.

FCF Growth Trend

+105.7%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$17.83M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

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MediaCo Holding Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents3.11M
Net Receivables26.79M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets4.42M
Total Current Assets34 M
Property, Plant & Equipment56.07M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets180.40M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets4.12M
Total Non-Current Assets60 M
Total Assets
274.90M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.39x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

6.67x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

-54480000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assets—potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

12% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Financial stress indicators: Both liquidity and leverage metrics raise concerns. The company may face challenges meeting obligations and should focus on strengthening its balance sheet.

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MediaCo Holding Inc. Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for mdia.

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MediaCo Holding Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, there has been no insider trading activity reported for MDIA.

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Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Neutral

No insider trading activity reported. This could indicate blackout periods, lack of conviction, or regulatory restrictions.

Insider Participation

No Activity

No insider trading activity reported from any insiders in the past year.

No Dividend Yield Data

MDIA has not reported any dividend yield values in the available annual periods.

 

mdia Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%