Urban One, Inc. (UONEK) Stock

Urban One, Inc. (UONEK) is a Communication Services stock trading at $4.97 (as of 2026-07-24), with a market capitalization of $22.11M. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

Urban One, Inc. operates an urban-focused multimedia business in the United States across radio broadcasting, cable television, syndicated programming, and digital platforms. Through segments including Radio Broadcasting (TV and radio stations in urban markets), Cable Television (TV One and CLEO TV), Reach Media (syndicated shows and BlackAmericaWeb.com), and Digital (Interactive One), it serves African-American and urban audiences.

Understand Urban One, Inc.: how it makes money

Urban One runs urban-focused radio broadcasting and other media (cable, reach media, and digital) in the United States, earning money mainly from advertising and, for cable, affiliate fees.

The companys operating results are driven by ad demand and related pricing across radio, cable, and digital, plus cable affiliate fees, so swings in those demand drivers flow through to profitability.

Revenue by segment (latest quarter)
Radio$0.0B
Cable$0.0B
Reach$0.0B
Digital$0.0B

Business quality (Weak): Segment revenue and several operational decline metrics are provided, but key margin details (for example gross margin) are missing and the segment totals appear rounded, limiting precision.

Bull case

  • Multi-platform revenue base: Revenue is spread across Radio Broadcasting, Cable Television, Reach Media, and Digital, with cable also contributing affiliate fees.
  • Network and audience footprint: The Radio Broadcasting segment owns and/or operates 64 broadcast stations, including 54 FM or AM stations, which supports ongoing advertising and broadcasting revenue.

Bear case

  • Advertising pressure: Operational metrics show decreases in core radio advertising excluding digital, cable television advertising, and digital revenues.
  • Profitability is currently negative: Latest quarter operating margin is -2.9%, indicating the business is not translating revenue into operating profit.
Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$4.97
Market Cap$22.11M
Price / Book0.96
Price / Sales0.06
FCF Yield137.3%
DCF Value (model)$87.07
DCF Upside vs Price1651.9%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$374.37M
Net Margin-39.2%
Revenue Growth (YoY)-16.7%
EPS Growth (YoY)1383.8%
FCF Growth (YoY)-119.5%
Financial Health — source: SEC EDGAR
Altman Z-Score-2.44 (distress)
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Sector P/E (Communication Services)22.0
Industry P/E (Communication)15.5
Smart-Money Activity — SEC Form 4 / 13F / Congressional disclosures
Top Institutional HolderZAZOVE ASSOCIATES LLC ($4.30M)
Institutional Holders Tracked10
Company
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryCommunication
CEOAlfred C. Liggins
Employees962
CountryUS
IPO Date2000-06-07

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Data as of 2026-07-24.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.