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BBGI$15.2758

Beasley Broadcast Group Inc

BroadcastingVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.77, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Despite a current ratio of 1.92, which suggests the company can cover its short-term liabilities, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises liquidity concerns. The price-to-book ratio of 0.18 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.18 indicate that the company's market value is well below its book value, suggesting potential undervaluation or financial distress. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial position. The company reported a net income of $79,700, but this is dwarfed by an operating loss of $1.1 million. Return on equity (ROE) is nearly zero at 0.0001, and return on assets (ROA) is also 0.0, indicating that the company is not generating returns on its equity or asset base. These figures fall significantly below the industry median for broadcasting firms, which typically exhibit positive ROE and ROA. Geographically, Beasley Broadcast Group Inc's revenue is concentrated in the United States, as is typical for the broadcasting industry. However, the company does not disclose specific regional revenue breakdowns, making it difficult to assess geographic diversification. The lack of segment-specific revenue data also limits the ability to evaluate performance across different business lines. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While the current fiscal year (FY) outlook is neutral, the next FY is expected to show a slight improvement in revenue. However, the operating cash flow remains negative at -$4.04 million, and free cash flow is only $903,500, indicating limited capacity for reinvestment or debt reduction. The capital expenditure of -$947,720 suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may impact long-term growth. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's high debt load and negative operating cash flow increase credit risk, and the absence of a strong EBITDA margin exacerbates this vulnerability. The ESG profile is mixed, with a low governance score of 29.47 and a high controversies score of 100.00, indicating potential governance and reputational risks. Recent events include the filing of financial statements that highlight the company's operating losses and liquidity challenges. No significant management changes or strategic announcements have been disclosed in the latest filings, suggesting a continuation of the current operational strategy.

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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 in the broadcasting industry, generating revenue primarily through advertising and media content distribution.

Classification. Beasley Broadcast Group Inc is classified under the Broadcasting industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.77, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Despite a current ratio of 1.92, which suggests the company can cover its short-term liabilities, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises liquidity concerns. The price-to-book ratio of 0.18 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.18 indicate that the company's market value is well below its book value, suggesting potential undervaluation or financial distress. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial position. The company reported a net income of $79,700, but this is dwarfed by an operating loss of $1.1 million. Return on equity (ROE) is nearly zero at 0.0001, and return on assets (ROA) is also 0.0, indicating that the company is not generating returns on its equity or asset base. These figures fall significantly below the industry median for broadcasting firms, which typically exhibit positive ROE and ROA. Geographically, Beasley Broadcast Group Inc's revenue is concentrated in the United States, as is typical for the broadcasting industry. However, the company does not disclose specific regional revenue breakdowns, making it difficult to assess geographic diversification. The lack of segment-specific revenue data also limits the ability to evaluate performance across different business lines. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While the current fiscal year (FY) outlook is neutral, the next FY is expected to show a slight improvement in revenue. However, the operating cash flow remains negative at -$4.04 million, and free cash flow is only $903,500, indicating limited capacity for reinvestment or debt reduction. The capital expenditure of -$947,720 suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may impact long-term growth. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's high debt load and negative operating cash flow increase credit risk, and the absence of a strong EBITDA margin exacerbates this vulnerability. The ESG profile is mixed, with a low governance score of 29.47 and a high controversies score of 100.00, indicating potential governance and reputational risks. Recent events include the filing of financial statements that highlight the company's operating losses and liquidity challenges. No significant management changes or strategic announcements have been disclosed in the latest filings, suggesting a continuation of the current operational strategy.
Key takeaways
  • The company is operating at a loss with a negative operating cash flow, indicating financial distress.
  • The high debt-to-equity ratio and low ROE suggest a weak capital structure and poor returns on equity.
  • The broadcasting industry is highly competitive, and the company's lack of geographic and segment diversification increases risk.
  • The company's ESG profile is weak, particularly in governance and controversies, which could impact investor sentiment.
  • The outlook for the next fiscal year is cautiously optimistic, but the company's ability to improve its financial position remains uncertain.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$54.4M
Gross profit$5.1M
Operating income-$1.1M
Net income$8.0k
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$4.0M
CapEx-$947.7k
Free cash flow$903.5k
Total assets$566.3M
Total liabilities$417.2M
Total equity$149.1M
Cash & equivalents$27.8M
Long-term debt$264.5M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$241.4M$19.7M-$1.4M$5.3M
FY-3$256.4M-$34.3M-$42.1M-$45.8M
FY-2$247.1M-$74.2M-$75.1M-$70.4M
FY-1$240.3M$13.1M-$5.9M-$1.7M
FY0$205.9M-$229.1M-$196.5M-$195.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$762.1M$263.1M$51.4M
FY-3$714.9M$223.5M$39.5M
FY-2$574.3M$149.0M$26.7M
FY-1$549.2M$147.2M$13.8M
FY0$299.3M-$49.3M$9.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$1.9M-$4.5M$5.3M
FY-3$11.1M-$13.4M-$45.8M
FY-2-$4.7M-$4.2M-$70.4M
FY-1-$3.7M-$3.0M-$1.7M
FY0-$8.5M-$4.8M-$195.1M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$54.4M-$1.1M$8.0k$903.5k
FQ-6$60.4M$5.4M-$276.0k$511.4k
FQ-5$58.2M$1.2M-$3.6M-$2.5M
FQ-4$67.3M$7.6M-$2.1M-$669.6k
FQ-3$48.9M-$2.0M-$2.7M-$1.9M
FQ-2$53.0M$3.4M-$154.2k$929.2k
FQ-1$51.0M-$536.7k-$3.6M-$4.3M
FQ0$53.1M-$230.0M-$190.1M-$189.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$566.3M$149.1M$27.8M
FQ-6$573.2M$149.1M$33.3M
FQ-5$571.5M$145.8M$27.8M
FQ-4$549.2M$147.2M$13.8M
FQ-3$539.3M$144.6M$12.2M
FQ-2$548.0M$144.5M$13.7M
FQ-1$534.6M$141.0M$14.3M
FQ0$299.3M-$49.3M$9.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$4.0M-$947.7k$903.5k
FQ-6$2.6M-$2.0M$511.4k
FQ-5-$2.2M-$2.6M-$2.5M
FQ-4-$3.7M-$3.0M-$669.6k
FQ-3-$3.5M-$800.2k-$1.9M
FQ-2-$419.9k-$1.4M$929.2k
FQ-1-$5.3M-$3.6M-$4.3M
FQ0-$8.5M-$4.8M-$189.8M
Valuation
Market price$15.27
Market cap$27.6M
Enterprise value$264.4M
P/E3460.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue4.9
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B0.2
P/Tangible book0.2
Tangible book$149.1M
Net cash-$236.8M
Current ratio1.9
Debt/Equity1.8
ROA0.0%
ROE0.0%
Cash conversion-506.5%
CapEx/Revenue-1.7%
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 87 companies
MetricBBGIActivity
Op margin-2.0%1.1% medp25 -18.6% · p75 7.0%below median
Net margin0.0%2.1% medp25 -15.3% · p75 8.2%below median
Gross margin9.5%34.3% medp25 23.9% · p75 51.8%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-1.7%-4.7% medp25 -11.8% · p75 -2.1%top quartile
Debt / equity177.0%18.1% medp25 2.8% · p75 94.1%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Social pillar16.68 (0-100)
Governance pillar29.47 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
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Market quoteclose USD 17.46 · shares 0.00B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 11:16 UTCJob: 366b7ab1