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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SBGI - US8292421067 - Common Stock

13.65 USD
-0.19 (-1.37%)
Last: 10/9/2025, 9:40:01 PM
13.65 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/9/2025, 9:40:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SBGI against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI has an average financial health and profitability rating. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SBGI was profitable.
In the past year SBGI had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SBGI reported negative net income in multiple years.
SBGI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of 0.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a better Return On Equity (13.85%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SBGI (7.83%) is better than 85.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 13.85%
ROIC 7.83%
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

SBGI has a Profit Margin (1.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SBGI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.65%, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
SBGI has a better Gross Margin (52.14%) than 60.42% of its industry peers.
SBGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.65%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 52.14%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SBGI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SBGI has less shares outstanding
SBGI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

SBGI has an Altman-Z score of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that SBGI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SBGI has a Altman-Z score (1.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
SBGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.89. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SBGI would need 8.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SBGI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.89. This is in the better half of the industry: SBGI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 11.30 is on the high side and indicates that SBGI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SBGI (11.30) is worse than 82.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.3
Debt/FCF 8.89
Altman-Z 1.08
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.56%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.89, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.89, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
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

SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 115.49%, 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.
The Revenue has grown by 13.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
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

SBGI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.27% yearly.
SBGI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y-189.7%
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-17.27%
Revenue Next Year-10.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.22%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.45, SBGI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SBGI is valued a bit cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of SBGI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SBGI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.15. SBGI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 10.31
SBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

SBGI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
92.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.06
EV/EBITDA 5.6
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SBGI's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, which is a nice return.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.21. SBGI pays more dividend than 94.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.84%

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
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 134.00% of its income as dividend. This is not 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.
DP134%
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
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

SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (10/9/2025, 9:40:01 PM)

After market: 13.65 0 (0%)

13.65

-0.19 (-1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners63.4%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.14%
Ins Owner Change4.67%
Market Cap950.72M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.36 (34.51%)
Short Float %8.26%
Short Ratio5.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.84%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP134%
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)-35.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-72.13%
Max EPS beat(2)0.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-72.13%
Max EPS beat(4)42.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-99.58%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-106.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.33%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.86%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 10.31
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 2.06
P/OCF 1.78
P/B 2.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.6
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY9.7%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY48.59%
OCF(TTM)7.68
OCFY56.27%
SpS49.98
BVpS5.18
TBVpS-35.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 13.85%
ROCE 9.7%
ROIC 7.83%
ROICexc 8.96%
ROICexgc 26.1%
OM 13.65%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 52.14%
FCFM 13.27%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.3
Debt/FCF 8.89
Debt/EBITDA 5.15
Cap/Depr 22.96%
Cap/Sales 2.1%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.47%
Profit Quality 924%
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
Altman-Z 1.08
F-Score8
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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-189.7%
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
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-10.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y266.98%
EBIT growth 3Y180.73%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-15.24%
EBIT Next 3Y-4.53%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.22%
FCF growth 1Y-27.13%
FCF growth 3Y-61.59%
FCF growth 5Y-55.02%
OCF growth 1Y-27.11%
OCF growth 3Y-33.08%
OCF growth 5Y-36.05%