Which has grown faster, IHRT or SSP?

Over the past five years, IHRT grew revenue faster — IHRT at a 4.18% CAGR versus SSP at 2.97%.

How have IHRT and SSP total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, IHRT delivered -39.69% and SSP delivered -31.99% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) vs The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)

A side-by-side comparison of iHeartMedia, Inc. and The E.W. Scripps Company across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of October 6, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

IHRT

iHeartMedia, Inc.

$262M

$2.01Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 1:55 PM EDT

SSP

The E.W. Scripps Company

$228M

$2.86Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

Total return — IHRT vs SSP

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 7y

IHRT -88.6% (-26.7%/yr)SSP -87.4% (-25.6%/yr)SSP compounded faster over this window

IHRT SSP

IHRT vs SSP: by the numbers

•IHRT is the larger company ($262M vs $228M market cap).
•Both run net losses; IHRT's is the smaller (-7.17% vs -58.81% net margin).
•IHRT grew revenue faster over the past five years (4.18% vs 2.97% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	IHRT	SSP
P/S ratio	0.07	0.11
EV / EBITDA	16.56	N/A
FCF yield	13.84%	15.36%

Profitability

Metric	IHRT	SSP
Gross margin	56.77%	31.46%
Operating margin	0.40%	7.54%
Net margin	-7.17%	-58.81%
ROE	N/A	-1222.66%
ROIC	0.39%	-33.56%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	IHRT	SSP
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	4.18%	2.97%
FCF CAGR (5Y)	-20.91%	-32.29%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	-39.69%	-31.99%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, IHRT or SSP?: Over the past five years, IHRT grew revenue faster — IHRT at a 4.18% CAGR versus SSP at 2.97%.
How have IHRT and SSP total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, IHRT delivered -39.69% and SSP delivered -31.99% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

iHeartMedia ROE E.W. Scripps ROE iHeartMedia operating margin E.W. Scripps operating margin iHeartMedia revenue growth E.W. Scripps revenue growth iHeartMedia free cash flow E.W. Scripps free cash flow

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified October 6, 2026.