Emmis Corporation (EMMS) Fair Value & Analysis
Communication Services · US · Market cap $26.8M
Emmis Corporation
EMMS · US
Fair value as of: Jul 16, 2026
From 9 valuation models · updated yesterday
Fair value updated Jul 16, 2026, revised from $34.53 to $2.11 (−93.9%) since Jun 24, 2026.
Price vs Fair Value (12 months)
12‑month range $1.00 – $3.50 · fair‑value band $1.58 – $2.64 · the $1.55 price screens below the $2.11 fair value. As of Jul 16, 2026.
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Emmis Corporation (EMMS) currently trades at $1.55, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $2.11, implying the stock looks roughly 36.3% undervalued today. We read business quality at 52/100 (solid quality), in the Communication Services sector. Bull case: trading below our estimate, it may offer upside if the fundamentals hold. Bear case: a low price can be a value trap when quality is weak or the data is thin (evidence: medium), always confirm before acting.
Trailing-twelve-month revenue stands at $39.7M. Revenue grew 15.9% year over year. It earns a return on equity of -22.7%. The balance sheet holds a net cash position of $27.6M. Fundamentals as of Jul 16, 2026
Our scenario range runs from $1.58 (bear case) to $2.64 (bull case); at $1.55, the current price sits below that range. The share trades about 67% below its 52-week high and 55% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 43% fair-value upside, at 36%, EMMS screens richer than that median.
Key figures & financial health
More key figures
Figures from reported company fundamentals (EODHD) · as of Jul 16, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.
About the company
Emmis Corporation, a diversified media company, engages in radio broadcasting activities in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Radio and Publishing. It operates 4 FM and 2 AM radio stations in New York and Indianapolis, as well as publishes Indianapolis Monthly magazine. The company also offers dynamic pricing consulting services; and sound masking solutions for offices and other commercial applications. The company was formerly known as Emmis Communications Corporation and changed its name to Emmis Corporation in August 2022. Emmis Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Revenue & earnings trend
FY2016 – FY2020 · reported fiscal years
Emmis Corporation reported revenue of $39.7M in FY2020 versus $231M in FY2016, a compound −35.6%/yr. Reported net income was $50.5M in FY2020, compounding +121.1%/yr from FY2016.
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