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 · 4 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (19/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) trades at $2.69, versus a $8.45 median fair value across its 4 active models — 214.2% above the current price. QOC: 6.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 19/100 (SAFE). 4/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
IHRT
Price
$2.69
Quality Score
6.2/10
Value Trap Risk
19/100
Models Active
4/13
Last Updated
Strength: CUCE Ensemble suggests +406.0% upside with 3% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (4/13) may reduce confidence

Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 4-model valuation engine, iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) appears undervalued as of : the median of 4 independent fair value estimates is $8.45, 214.2% above the current price of $2.69. Estimates range from $1.73 to $14.72. IHRT scores 6.2/10 on fundamental quality and 19/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. IHRT’s +214.2% gap is wider than that market norm. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy iHeartMedia, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give IHRT?

4 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($2.69)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $13.61 +406.0%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $1.73 -35.6%
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What Is IHRT's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 4 independent models · $1.73 to $14.72

CirclFi's 4 active models place iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) between $1.73 and $14.72 per share, a spread of 154% of the median. The median of that range — $8.45 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for IHRT, against a current price of $2.69.

Low · RCMH-DCFHigh · PWERM
$1.73median $8.45$14.72
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelRCMH-DCF$1.73
Most bullish modelPWERM$14.72
Model agreement3 bullish · 1 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for IHRT. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on IHRT, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

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 $2.69. Based on our 13-model framework, iHeartMedia, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $8.45 — representing +214.2% implied upside — with 3 out of 4 active models confirming this thesis. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $14.72 (+447.3%), versus RCMH-DCF at $1.73 (-35.6%). This +482.9% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About IHRT?

4 of 13 models are currently active for IHRT. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for IHRT is $8.45 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does IHRT Rank in Broadcasting?

Among 18 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

4 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.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +482.9% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. 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 4 active models, average confidence is 24%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

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? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Broadcasting Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Broadcasting stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: CURI · SSP · GTN · SALM · SGA · FUBO · NMAX · TAAG · CAST · 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.

COLDAmericold Realty Trust, Inc.QOC 6.2WHFWhiteHorse Finance, Inc.QOC 6.2LNZALanzaTech Global, Inc.QOC 6.2RVPRetractable Technologies, Inc.QOC 6.2DXLGDestination XL Group, Inc.QOC 6.2MGNXMacroGenics, Inc.QOC 6.2NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: COLD · WHF · LNZA · RVP · DXLG · MGNX · NVDA

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

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

CirclFi puts iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT)'s intrinsic value at $8.45 — the median of 4 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $1.73 to $14.72. 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 $2.69, 3 of 4 active models suggest IHRT may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 4 fair value estimates is $8.45, 214.2% above the current price of $2.69 — a consensus view that IHRT is undervalued. 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 4 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on IHRT?

Of the 4 models currently active on IHRT, PWERM is the most bullish at $14.72 per share, and RCMH-DCF is the most bearish at $1.73. CirclFi's published fair value for IHRT is the median of that range, $8.45, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 154% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 4-model valuation engine, iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) has a median fair value of $8.45 — 214.2% above the current price of $2.69 — as of 2026-08-27.” 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 .

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