Cumulus Media Inc Class A (CMLS) — Cash Flow Quality Index
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 debt service capacity to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see CMLS cash flow metrics.
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.
| 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 | — |