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 Cumulus Media Inc Class A cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.

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 Cumulus Media Inc Class A investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

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 market value of Cumulus Media Inc Class A.

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.