Cumulus Media Inc Class A (CMLS) — Cash Flow Quality Index

Latest as of September 2023: -2.50x

Cumulus Media Inc Class A (CMLS) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -2.50x as of September 2023. Operating cash flow of $-6.80 Million is below net income of $2.72 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore CMLS long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Cash Flow Quality Index

-2.50x
Operating CF / Net Income

Operating Cash Flow

$-6.80 Million
USD

Net Income

$2.72 Million
USD

Data as of

Sep 2023
Most recent filing

Cumulus Media Inc Class A Cash Flow Quality Index (2003–2022)

Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Cumulus Media Inc Class A across 10 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check CMLS intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Cumulus Media Inc Class A (2003–2022)

Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Cumulus Media Inc Class A. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see CMLS market cap overview.

Year Quality Index Operating CF (USD) Net Income YoY Change
2022 4.83x $78.48 Million $16.23 Million ▲ +21.9%
2021 3.97x $68.52 Million $17.28 Million ▲ +133.0%
2019 1.70x $104.27 Million $61.26 Million ▲ +2064.8%
2018 0.08x $59.57 Million $757.58 Million ▼ -99.3%
2014 11.62x $136.80 Million $11.77 Million ▲ +1589.5%
2013 0.69x $121.14 Million $176.08 Million ▼ -38.4%
2011 1.12x $71.36 Million $63.86 Million ▼ -23.1%
2010 1.45x $42.74 Million $29.40 Million ▼ -41.2%
2004 2.47x $75.01 Million $30.37 Million ▼ -72.9%
2003 9.10x $45.88 Million $5.04 Million
Cash Flow Quality Index = Operating Cash Flow / Net Income. Ratios above 1.0x indicate cash-backed earnings.