iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Fair Value 2026

IHRT · Broadcasting ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (19/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-10-07, iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) trades at $2.01. QOC: 6.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 19/100 (SAFE). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
IHRT
Price
$2.01
Quality Score
6.2/10
Value Trap Risk
19/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: RCMH-DCF suggests +138.1% upside with 54% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (1/13) may reduce confidence

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give IHRT?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($2.01)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $4.79 +138.1%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, iHeartMedia, Inc. is potentially undervalued at its current price of $2.01. Based on our 13-model framework, iHeartMedia, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $4.79 — representing +138.1% implied upside — with 1 out of 1 active models confirming this thesis.

What Do the Models Say About IHRT?

1 of 13 models are currently active for IHRT. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does IHRT Rank in Broadcasting?

Among 17 Broadcasting stocks, IHRT ranks #5 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.2 indicates above-average quality.

Within the Broadcasting space, iHeartMedia, Inc. competes in an environment where average revenue per user (ARPU) often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is IHRT a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns IHRT a score of 19/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for iHeartMedia, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, iHeartMedia, Inc. is rated at 6.2/10. This solid-tier score maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every IHRT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across IHRT's 1 active models, average confidence is 54%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy iHeartMedia, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

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Read investment analysis: CURI · SSP · GTN · FUBO · SGA · NMAX · SBGI · TAAG · MLMC · NXST

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to IHRT?

7 companies across all industries closest to IHRT’s Quality of Company score of 6.2/10.

MAASMaase Inc.QOC 6.2SMRTSmartRent, Inc.QOC 6.2HIVEHIVE Digital Technologies Ltd.QOC 6.2PARPAR Technology CorporationQOC 6.2PRSIPortsmouth Square, Inc.QOC 6.2TDSTelephone and Data Systems, Inc.QOC 6.2NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: MAAS · SMRT · HIVE · PAR · PRSI · TDS · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About iHeartMedia, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is iHeartMedia, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT). The Quality of Company score is 6.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is IHRT overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $2.01, 1 of 1 active models suggest IHRT may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits iHeartMedia, Inc.'s business model in Broadcasting.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.2 mean for IHRT?

iHeartMedia, Inc.'s QOC of 6.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on IHRT?

CirclFi analyzes IHRT with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is IHRT a value trap in 2026?

iHeartMedia, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 19/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) a Quality of Company score of 6.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-10-07.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/IHRT/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this IHRT valuation
  • Financial statements: iHeartMedia, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001400891) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for IHRT as of ; valuations recomputed .