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Mediaco Holding Inc(MDIA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
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PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$1.08
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MDIA

09/28/2026: MDIA (4-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (9.09%). Updated daily EoD!

Mediaco Holding Inc is a niche media company centered on the operation of legacy radio stations, specifically WQHT and WBLS in New York City. The company’s primary strength lies in its recognized brand identity and loyal audience in a major advertising market. Its growth story hinges on a successful transformation from traditional terrestrial radio to a digital-first media business, including expanded live events and content streaming. However, the company faces significant risks from secular industry decline, heavy reliance on cyclical advertising revenue, and limited financial flexibility. This stock is generally suited for investors comfortable with high volatility and structural industry transitions who are monitoring the firm's progress in digital monetization.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks a clear, consistent high-growth trajectory or significant revenue scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks sustained positive price momentum or strong technical signals.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear low, but fundamentals remain challenged by structural industry decline.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits significant volatility and operational risks associated with a legacy media business.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock often experiences wide price swings due to low liquidity and operational uncertainty.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is difficult to justify without clear prospects for sustainable earnings growth.
Competition risk (Digital shift)HighThe shift to digital streaming threatens the primary revenue model of terrestrial radio.
Business qualityMediumThe company owns strong, recognized brands but operates in a structurally declining industry.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend is provided, providing no cushion for investors during downturns.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully execute a digital transformation to remain viable long-term.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 394.14%
Avg. Invested days 67
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MDIA receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MDIA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+39.5%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-1536.8%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.9%), weak profitability (net margin -50.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MDIA's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.9% of revenue). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MDIA's strongest growth driver at +105.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+39.5%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-1536.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.4% and approximately 54.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.40%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Standard General LP 42.16%
BlackRock Inc 42.00%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 0.46%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.14%
Millennium Management LLC 0.07%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MDIA generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-185 of operating income, and $9 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.37% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MDIA has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 91.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 16.1K shares
Beta -0.04
52 Weeks Range 0.54 - 1.30
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.54 - 1.30
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.85

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Radio AdvertisingLocal and national advertising spots sold on WQHT and WBLS.Revenue is tied to the popularity of radio stations among local NYC listeners.
Digital & EventsRevenue from station websites, mobile apps, and live concert sponsorships.This is a smaller, secondary revenue stream that the company hopes to expand.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 200.42M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66
Enterprise Value 200.42M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.44
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.89
Shares Outstanding 78.61M
Shares Floating 42.86M
Shares Outstanding 78.61M
Shares Floating 42.86M
Percent Insiders 0.4
Percent Institutions 90.42

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Mediaco Holding Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-01-06
CEO & Director Mr. Alberto Rodriguez
Sector Communication Services
Industry Broadcasting
Full time employees 378
Full time employees 378

MediaCo Holding Inc. owns and operates radio, television, digital advertising, and premium programming in the United States. It operates in two segments, Audio and Video. The company engages in the radio stations of WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM radio stations in the New York City area. It also offers events, including sponsorships, ticket sales, licensing, and syndication services. MediaCo Holding Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.