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BBGI59

Beasley Broadcast Group Inc

BroadcastingVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+24Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations17

Beasley Broadcast Group's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of $348.6 million and total equity of -$49.3 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -4.83 [doc:3]. The company's liquidity position is constrained, with cash and equivalents of $9.9 million and a current ratio of 1.0, indicating limited short-term financial flexibility [doc:3]. Free cash flow is negative at -$195.1 million, and operating cash flow is -$8.5 million, further highlighting the company's cash flow challenges [doc:3]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a net loss of $196.5 million and an operating loss of $229.1 million in the latest period [doc:3]. Return on equity is 3.98, but return on assets is negative at -0.66, indicating poor asset utilization and profitability relative to industry norms [doc:3]. Gross profit of $19.3 million is insufficient to cover operating expenses, contributing to the company's unprofitable performance [doc:3]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the Audio and Digital segments, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. However, the company operates in multiple U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia, suggesting a diversified geographic footprint [doc:1]. No specific revenue concentration by segment is provided, but the company's reliance on advertising revenue makes it vulnerable to macroeconomic cycles [doc:1]. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth or decline figures provided in the outlook. The company's operating performance has deteriorated, with a significant net loss and negative operating income, suggesting a challenging operating environment [doc:3]. The absence of positive revenue growth indicators and the company's financial distress raise concerns about its ability to sustain operations without restructuring or external financing [doc:3]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a high debt load of $238.1 million in long-term debt [doc:3]. The company's dilution risk is currently low, but the negative equity position and high leverage increase the potential for future dilution through debt restructuring or equity issuance [doc:3]. The risk assessment highlights the need for close monitoring of the company's liquidity and capital structure [doc:3]. Recent events include a significant net loss and negative operating income, which may be attributed to declining advertising revenue or increased operating costs. No specific recent filings or transcripts are provided, but the company's financial performance suggests a need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability and liquidity [doc:3].

Profile
CompanyBeasley Broadcast Group Inc
TickerBBGI.O
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryBroadcasting
AI analysis

Business. Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. operates as a multi-platform media company, primarily through radio stations in the United States, offering integrated marketing solutions to local and national advertisers across audio, digital, and event platforms [doc:1].

Classification. Beasley Broadcast Group is classified under the Broadcasting industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:2].

Beasley Broadcast Group's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of $348.6 million and total equity of -$49.3 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -4.83 [doc:3]. The company's liquidity position is constrained, with cash and equivalents of $9.9 million and a current ratio of 1.0, indicating limited short-term financial flexibility [doc:3]. Free cash flow is negative at -$195.1 million, and operating cash flow is -$8.5 million, further highlighting the company's cash flow challenges [doc:3]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a net loss of $196.5 million and an operating loss of $229.1 million in the latest period [doc:3]. Return on equity is 3.98, but return on assets is negative at -0.66, indicating poor asset utilization and profitability relative to industry norms [doc:3]. Gross profit of $19.3 million is insufficient to cover operating expenses, contributing to the company's unprofitable performance [doc:3]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the Audio and Digital segments, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. However, the company operates in multiple U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia, suggesting a diversified geographic footprint [doc:1]. No specific revenue concentration by segment is provided, but the company's reliance on advertising revenue makes it vulnerable to macroeconomic cycles [doc:1]. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth or decline figures provided in the outlook. The company's operating performance has deteriorated, with a significant net loss and negative operating income, suggesting a challenging operating environment [doc:3]. The absence of positive revenue growth indicators and the company's financial distress raise concerns about its ability to sustain operations without restructuring or external financing [doc:3]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a high debt load of $238.1 million in long-term debt [doc:3]. The company's dilution risk is currently low, but the negative equity position and high leverage increase the potential for future dilution through debt restructuring or equity issuance [doc:3]. The risk assessment highlights the need for close monitoring of the company's liquidity and capital structure [doc:3]. Recent events include a significant net loss and negative operating income, which may be attributed to declining advertising revenue or increased operating costs. No specific recent filings or transcripts are provided, but the company's financial performance suggests a need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability and liquidity [doc:3].
Key takeaways
  • Beasley Broadcast Group is operating at a significant net loss, with a negative return on assets and high leverage.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with limited cash reserves and a current ratio of 1.0.
  • Profitability is severely constrained, with operating and net losses exceeding $200 million.
  • The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities exceeding total assets.
  • The broadcasting industry is cyclical, and the company's performance is likely to be sensitive to macroeconomic conditions.
  • The company's financial distress may necessitate restructuring or external financing to sustain operations.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$205.9M
Gross profit$19.3M
Operating income-$229.1M
Net income-$196.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$8.5M
CapEx-$4.8M
Free cash flow-$195.1M
Total assets$299.3M
Total liabilities$348.6M
Total equity-$49.3M
Cash & equivalents$9.9M
Long-term debt$238.1M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$205.9M-$229.1M-$196.5M-$195.1M
FY-1$240.3M$13.1M-$5.9M-$1.7M
FY-2$247.1M-$74.2M-$75.1M-$70.4M
FY-3$256.4M-$34.3M-$42.1M-$45.8M
FY-4$241.4M$19.7M-$1.4M$5.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$299.3M-$49.3M$9.9M
FY-1$549.2M$147.2M$13.8M
FY-2$574.3M$149.0M$26.7M
FY-3$714.9M$223.5M$39.5M
FY-4$762.1M$263.1M$51.4M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0-$8.5M-$4.8M-$195.1M
FY-1-$3.7M-$3.0M-$1.7M
FY-2-$4.7M-$4.2M-$70.4M
FY-3$11.1M-$13.4M-$45.8M
FY-4-$1.9M-$4.5M$5.3M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$53.1M-$230.0M-$190.1M-$189.8M
FQ-1$51.0M-$536.7k-$3.6M-$4.3M
FQ-2$53.0M$3.4M-$154.2k$929.2k
FQ-3$48.9M-$2.0M-$2.7M-$1.9M
FQ-4$67.3M$7.6M-$2.1M-$669.6k
FQ-5$58.2M$1.2M-$3.6M-$2.5M
FQ-6$60.4M$5.4M-$276.0k$511.4k
FQ-7$54.4M-$1.1M$8.0k$903.5k
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$299.3M-$49.3M$9.9M
FQ-1$534.6M$141.0M$14.3M
FQ-2$548.0M$144.5M$13.7M
FQ-3$539.3M$144.6M$12.2M
FQ-4$549.2M$147.2M$13.8M
FQ-5$571.5M$145.8M$27.8M
FQ-6$573.2M$149.1M$33.3M
FQ-7$566.3M$149.1M$27.8M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0-$8.5M-$4.8M-$189.8M
FQ-1-$5.3M-$3.6M-$4.3M
FQ-2-$419.9k-$1.4M$929.2k
FQ-3-$3.5M-$800.2k-$1.9M
FQ-4-$3.7M-$3.0M-$669.6k
FQ-5-$2.2M-$2.6M-$2.5M
FQ-6$2.6M-$2.0M$511.4k
FQ-7-$4.0M-$947.7k$903.5k
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$49.3M
Net cash-$228.1M
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity-4.8
ROA-65.7%
ROE4.0%
Cash conversion4.0%
CapEx/Revenue-2.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Broadcasting · cohort 54 companies
MetricBBGIActivity
Op margin-111.3%4.2% medp25 -21.2% · p75 11.4%bottom quartile
Net margin-95.4%2.2% medp25 -17.7% · p75 10.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin9.4%47.6% medp25 26.8% · p75 61.6%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-2.4%-3.3% medp25 -7.6% · p75 -1.8%above median
Debt / equity-483.0%25.3% medp25 2.3% · p75 78.7%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar29.5
market data ESG social pillar16.7
market data insider trading score5.0
Source data
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