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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SBGI - US8292421067 - Common Stock

14.63 USD
+0.08 (+0.55%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 8:00:02 PM
14.38 USD
-0.25 (-1.71%)
Pre-Market: 8/29/2025, 4:14:27 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SBGI against 100 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SBGI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SBGI had positive earnings in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SBGI reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SBGI had a positive operating cash flow.
SBGI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSBGI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

SBGI has a Return On Assets of 2.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: SBGI outperforms 71.00% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a better Return On Equity (30.05%) than 94.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.16%, SBGI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.27%
ROE 30.05%
ROIC 8.16%
ROA(3y)13.35%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)101.81%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SBGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSBGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.72%, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SBGI (14.49%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
SBGI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SBGI's Gross Margin of 52.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SBGI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.49%
PM (TTM) 3.72%
GM 52.61%
OM growth 3Y236.94%
OM growth 5Y10.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y51.12%
GM growth 3Y20.97%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
SBGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSBGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SBGI is creating some value.
SBGI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SBGI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SBGI Yearly Shares OutstandingSBGI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SBGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSBGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.14, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.14, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SBGI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (9.56) than 83.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.56
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.14
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.74%
SBGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSBGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

SBGI has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that SBGI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SBGI has a better Current ratio (2.08) than 73.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.08
SBGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSBGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 115.49% over the past year.
SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 56.27% yearly.
SBGI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.21%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)115.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-437.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-5.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.27% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, SBGI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-186.28%
EPS Next 2Y-39.06%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-17.27%
Revenue Next Year-10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.22%

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.
SBGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSBGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
SBGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSBGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.63, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SBGI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SBGI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBGI is cheaper than 71.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SBGI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of SBGI.
76.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.78. SBGI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 8.45
SBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SBGI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.48
SBGI Per share dataSBGI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SBGI 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)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-39.06%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.18%, which is a nice return.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.93. SBGI pays more dividend than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.18%

5.2 History

The dividend of SBGI decreases each year by -2.17%.
SBGI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
SBGI Yearly Dividends per shareSBGI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

SBGI pays out 63.36% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SBGI's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP63.36%
EPS Next 2Y-39.06%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
SBGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSBGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B
SBGI Dividend Payout.SBGI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SBGI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (8/28/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 14.38 -0.25 (-1.71%)

14.63

+0.08 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners60.57%
Inst Owner Change4.81%
Ins Owners9.16%
Ins Owner Change44.98%
Market Cap1.02B
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.36 (25.5%)
Short Float %8.22%
Short Ratio5.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.18%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP63.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-72.13%
Max EPS beat(2)31.9%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)74.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-72.13%
Max EPS beat(4)297.54%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-115.3%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-106.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.15%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.78%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.95%
PT rev (1m)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-1.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-82.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 8.45
P/S 0.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.48
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY11.83%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS50.62
BVpS6.26
TBVpS-34.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.27%
ROE 30.05%
ROCE 10.11%
ROIC 8.16%
ROICexc 9.33%
ROICexgc 26.3%
OM 14.49%
PM (TTM) 3.72%
GM 52.61%
FCFM N/A
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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.56
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.99
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 2.08
Altman-Z 1.14
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)115.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-437.04%
EPS Next Y-186.28%
EPS Next 2Y-39.06%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-17.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-5.43%
Revenue Next Year-10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y266.98%
EBIT growth 3Y180.73%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-10.82%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.77%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.22%
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%