SINCLAIR INC (SBGI)

US8292421067 - Common Stock

13.8  +0.8 (+6.15%)

After market: 13.8 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, SBGI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SBGI was compared to 93 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SBGI has reported negative net income.
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 -4.78%, SBGI is doing worse than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -102.11%, SBGI is not doing good in the industry: 80.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.78%
ROE -102.11%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)10.49%
ROA(5y)2.74%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of SBGI (48.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBGI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SBGI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-4.45%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SBGI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SBGI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SBGI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SBGI is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

SBGI has an Altman-Z score of 0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that SBGI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.45, SBGI is not doing good in the industry: 66.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI is 29.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take SBGI, 29.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SBGI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 29.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBGI outperforms 44.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 14.52 is on the high side and indicates that SBGI has dependencies on debt financing.
SBGI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (14.52) than 92.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.52
Debt/FCF 29.2
Altman-Z 0.45
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a Current ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: SBGI underperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SBGI (1.34) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SBGI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -301.50%.
SBGI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.87% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SBGI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-301.5%
EPS 3Y-49.64%
EPS 5Y-2.87%
EPS Q2Q%124.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.21%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.33% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y37.15%
EPS Next 2Y-25.4%
EPS Next 3Y-8.89%
EPS Next 5Y-16.33%
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.9%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SBGI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.82, the valuation of SBGI can be described as reasonable.
SBGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.99. SBGI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.82

4.2 Price Multiples

SBGI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SBGI is more expensive than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.39
EV/EBITDA 132.53

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SBGI's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.4%
EPS Next 3Y-8.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.69%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.42. SBGI pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.26, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of SBGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
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)7.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of SBGI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SBGI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-22.34%
EPS Next 2Y-25.4%
EPS Next 3Y-8.89%

SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (9/13/2024, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.8 0 (0%)

13.8

+0.8 (+6.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.82
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ROA -4.78%
ROE -102.11%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.6%
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Asset Turnover0.52
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Debt/Equity 14.52
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Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-301.5%
EPS 3Y-49.64%
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