SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SBGI - Nasdaq - US8292421067 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While SBGI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SBGI had positive earnings in the past year.
SBGI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SBGI reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years SBGI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.27%, SBGI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 53.17%, SBGI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SBGI (8.12%) is better than 81.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 53.17% | ||
| ROIC | 8.12% |
ROA(3y)13.35%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)101.81%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SBGI has a better Profit Margin (8.74%) than 81.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
SBGI has a Operating Margin of 14.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SBGI outperforms 81.44% of its industry peers.
SBGI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SBGI's Gross Margin of 53.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 68.04% of its industry peers.
SBGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.74% | ||
| GM | 53.18% |
OM growth 3Y236.94%
OM growth 5Y10.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y51.12%
GM growth 3Y20.97%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SBGI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SBGI has less shares outstanding
SBGI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SBGI has a Altman-Z score (1.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 294.93. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SBGI would need 294.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 294.93, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.02 is on the high side and indicates that SBGI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SBGI (7.02) is worse than 80.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 294.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SBGI (2.45) is better than 75.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.45 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a better Quick ratio (2.45) than 78.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 198.73%, which is quite impressive.
SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 56.27% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SBGI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)198.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%148.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%21.55%
3.2 Future
SBGI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -16.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-128.07%
EPS Next 2Y-23.03%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-16.27%
Revenue Next Year-9.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.19%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.30 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBGI.
94.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SBGI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say SBGI is valued rather cheaply.
SBGI is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SBGI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SBGI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SBGI's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-23.03%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.86%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.96, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 91.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SBGI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SBGI decreases each year by -2.17%.
SBGI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SBGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
SBGI pays out 21.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SBGI has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP21.29%
EPS Next 2Y-23.03%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
NASDAQ:SBGI (5/2/2025, 3:56:56 PM)
15.37
+0.77 (+5.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.34%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners7.89%
Ins Owner Change47.6%
Market Cap1.02B
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.77 (22.12%)
Short Float %7.32%
Short Ratio6.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.86% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP21.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)37.19%
Min EPS beat(2)31.9%
Max EPS beat(2)42.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)147.56%
Min EPS beat(4)31.9%
Max EPS beat(4)297.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-40.01%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-95.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.23%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.1%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.85%
PT rev (1m)0.36%
PT rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1441.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-641.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY30.32%
EPS(NY)-1.31
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY9.59%
SpS53.38
BVpS8.77
TBVpS-34.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 53.17% | ||
| ROCE | 10.06% | ||
| ROIC | 8.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.92% | ||
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.74% | ||
| GM | 53.18% | ||
| FCFM | 0.39% |
ROA(3y)13.35%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)101.81%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y245.1%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y270.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.5%
OM growth 3Y236.94%
OM growth 5Y10.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y51.12%
GM growth 3Y20.97%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 294.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 11.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 4.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score6
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)22.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)198.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%148.79%
EPS Next Y-128.07%
EPS Next 2Y-23.03%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-16.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%21.55%
Revenue Next Year-9.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 1Y266.98%
EBIT growth 3Y180.73%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-7.9%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.92%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.83%
FCF growth 1Y-90.21%
FCF growth 3Y-61.59%
FCF growth 5Y-55.02%
OCF growth 1Y-58.3%
OCF growth 3Y-33.08%
OCF growth 5Y-36.05%