Cherokee Phoenix
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 26 years (since 2000)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
The Cherokee Phoenix is a newspaper published by Cherokee Nation, covering news, culture, sports, business and entertainment for its readers.
From the company's website. Industry: Information.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Phoenix this business | $1.8M | — |
| Tahlequah News Tahlequah | $1.8M | 0.3 mi |
| Redmen Studios Tahlequah | $1.8M | 0.3 mi |
| DEB & COMPANY INC Tahlequah · 1 employees | $414K | 0.4 mi |
| Tahlequah Printing Co. Tahlequah | $1.8M | 0.6 mi |
| Tahlequah Daily Press Tahlequah | $1.8M | 0.7 mi |
| Apex Cinemas Tahlequah Tahlequah | $1.6M | 1.4 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 – $693K |
| 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
People & advisors
“The first issue of the newspaper was printed on Feb. 21, 1828, in New Echota, Cherokee Nation (now Georgia), and edited by Elias Boudinot.”
Leadership
- EBElias BoudinotEditor (first issue, 1828) · Company website · source
- WCWill ChavezAssistant Editor · Company website · source
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 Cherokee Phoenix
Cherokee Phoenix is an information company in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in business since 1828. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.8M, with roughly $440K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $1.3M (likely range $355K–$2.5M).
Common questions
- Who owns Cherokee Phoenix?
- The owner of Cherokee Phoenix 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 Cherokee Phoenix make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cherokee Phoenix'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 Cherokee Phoenix worth?
- About $1.3M, roughly 3× its estimated EBITDA of $440K, typical for a information company its size. Likely range: $355K–$2.5M.
- When was Cherokee Phoenix founded?
- Cherokee Phoenix has been in business since 1828.