URBAN ONE, INC. (UONEK) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Communication Services United States USD 26M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
URBAN ONE, INC. (UONEK) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 64.7% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. URBAN ONE, INC. operates in the Communication Services sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

UONEK financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
64.7%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
14.5%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
26.6%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
1.3%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2024. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

Independent method comparison

What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
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Financial periodDecember 2024Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Broadcasting) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The company is involved in radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners; and sale of local and national advertising, as well as network advertising, including network/syndication advertising. It also operates TV One, which operates two cable television networks targeting African-American and urban viewers; CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network; syndicated radio shows, such as Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, and the DL Hughley Show; and BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as provides other event related activities. In addition, the company owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. Further, it owns and operates broadcast stations, including FM or AM stations, HD stations, and low power television stations under the Radio One brand name. The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 64.7%
/ 30%
14.5%
/ 30%
26.6%
/ 30%
1.33%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 64.7%
/ 33%
14.5%
/ 33%
26.6%
/ 50%
1.33%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-32.94
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
11.2
EV: $481M
Revenue
$450M
Growth: -16.5%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 66.5%
Operating Margin -1.9%
Net Margin -39.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) -142.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$37M
Free Cash Flow$30M
Total Debt$611M
Debt-to-Equity1758.8
Current Ratio2.1
Total Assets$945M

Price & Trading

Last Close$5.86
50-Day MA$7.52
200-Day MA$7.32
Avg Volume4K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$4.40
$14.00

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2024. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About URBAN ONE, INC. (UONEK)

CEO
Mr. Alfred C. Liggins III
Employees
864
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Broadcasting
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 26M
Currency
USD

Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The company is involved in radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners; and sale of local and national advertising, as well as network advertising, including network/syndication advertising. It also operates TV One, which operates two cable television networks targeting African-American and urban viewers; CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network; syndicated radio shows, such as Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, and the DL Hughley Show; and BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as provides other event related activities. In addition, the company owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. Further, it owns and operates broadcast stations, including FM or AM stations, HD stations, and low power television stations under the Radio One brand name. The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is URBAN ONE, INC. (UONEK) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is URBAN ONE, INC.'s debt ratio?

URBAN ONE, INC.'s debt ratio is 64.7% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are URBAN ONE, INC.'s key financial metrics?

URBAN ONE, INC. has a market capitalization of USD 26M in its listing currency, and revenue of $450M. The company maintains a gross margin of 66.5% and a net margin of -39.2%. Return on equity stands at -142.5%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2024. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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