Public Radio Tulsa
How we got $1.3M
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 79 years (since 1947)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Public Radio Tulsa is a listener-supported public radio service in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operating Public Radio 89.5 (KWGS) and Classical 88.7 (KWTU) and offering news, music, and podcasts. It is a service of The University of Tulsa.
From the company's website. Industry: Information.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Public Radio Tulsa this business | $1.8M | — |
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| Nicole Barton Photography Tulsa | $1.8M | 0.8 mi |
| Arielle Studios Tulsa | $1.8M | 0.8 mi |
| Noah Social Studio Tulsa Tulsa | $1.8M | 0.9 mi |
| CIRCLE CINEMA FOUNDATION INC Tulsa · 11 employees | $1.4M | 0.9 mi |
| Pursuit Films Tulsa | $1.8M | 0.9 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $1.3M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3× |
| Value range | $355K – $2.5M |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Information businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (24%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $618K – $2.9M |
| EBITDA range | $148K – $686K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Information (51) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
“KWGS began broadcasting on October 19,1947 and was the first FM station in Oklahoma and one of the first educational stations in the country.”
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Public Radio Tulsa
Public Radio Tulsa is an information company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1947. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.8M, with roughly $436K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $1.3M (likely range $355K–$2.5M).
Common questions
- Who owns Public Radio Tulsa?
- The owner of Public Radio Tulsa isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Public Radio Tulsa make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Public Radio Tulsa's annual revenue at about $1.8M (likely between $618K and $2.9M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Public Radio Tulsa worth?
- About $1.3M, roughly 3× its estimated EBITDA of $436K, typical for a information company its size. Likely range: $355K–$2.5M.
- When was Public Radio Tulsa founded?
- Public Radio Tulsa has been in business since 1947.