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Urban One(UONE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.13
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for UONE

10/16/2026: UONE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Urban One is a diversified media company focused on providing entertainment and news content to African American consumers across radio, cable television, and digital platforms. The company has a leading position in its niche and benefits from strong brand loyalty among its core audience. Its primary growth strategy centers on expanding its digital offerings and diversifying into the gaming and hospitality sector to reduce reliance on legacy advertising revenue. However, the company faces material risks, including a high debt load, secular decline in traditional media, and intense competition from global digital platforms. This stock may suit investors willing to accept volatility, specifically those monitoring debt restructuring and diversification initiatives.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's core media segments face mature market headwinds rather than high-growth momentum.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on short-term catalysts like gaming news or major advertising spikes.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive in certain cycles, but must be weighed against the significant debt burden.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay regular dividends, focusing capital on debt service and operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high leverage and sensitivity to advertising cycles create significant volatility risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on advertising market conditions and liquidity concerns.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket pricing is often distorted by liquidity events rather than purely operational fundamental value.
Competition risk (Digital/Streaming)HighLarge scale streaming platforms capture time and attention away from Urban One's traditional properties.
Business qualityMediumWhile the brand niche is strong, the business relies on legacy platforms facing structural decline.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors will find no yield here as the company prioritizes capital for debt.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully transitioning toward digital and gaming requires high execution capability in challenging markets.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -66.75%
Avg. Invested days 19
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
UONE receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
UONE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-39.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -1.6%), negative revenue growth (-16.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
UONE's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 14.5%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
UONE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -16.7% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-39.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-120.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 27.1% and approximately 304.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 22.64% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Bank of America Corp 0.57%
Barclays PLC 0.54%
Zazove Associates LLC 0.33%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.07%
BlackRock Inc 0.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
UONE generates approximately $617 of gross profit, $63 of operating income, and $-16 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 9.83%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
UONE has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.06M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 7.6K shares
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 3.89 - 16.94
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.89 - 16.94
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -15.12

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Radio BroadcastingLocal and national radio advertising slots across 60+ stations.Traditional advertising revenue serves as the company's primary and most mature cash generator.
Cable TelevisionAffiliate fees and advertising revenue from TV One and Cleo TV.This segment provides stable but shrinking revenue as cable subscriptions decline.
Digital MediaDisplay, video, and programmatic advertising on websites like Bossip.Digital provides a growth lever for reaching younger, mobile-first audiences.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 6.17
Enterprise Value 463.76M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value 463.76M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 32.65
Shares Outstanding 615.00K
Shares Floating 1.87M
Shares Outstanding 615.00K
Shares Floating 1.87M
Percent Insiders 22.64
Percent Institutions 27.08

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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