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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SBGI - Nasdaq - US8292421067 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

13  -0.16 (-1.22%)

After market: 13 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SBGI. SBGI was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SBGI was profitable.
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.
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 73.47% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a better Return On Equity (30.05%) than 92.86% 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 81.63% 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.72%, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SBGI has a better Operating Margin (14.49%) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
SBGI has a better Gross Margin (52.61%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
SBGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has more shares outstanding
SBGI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SBGI is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.13, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.13, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.06% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 9.56, SBGI is doing worse than 84.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.56
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.13
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.59%
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 2.08 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.08, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a Quick ratio of 2.08. This is in the better half of the industry: SBGI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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

SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 128.67%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SBGI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 56.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SBGI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)128.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-757.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-2.76%

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-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y-29.07%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%
EPS Next 5Y-17.27%
Revenue Next Year-9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.57%
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.
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

SBGI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.47.
86.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SBGI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.55, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBGI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBGI indicates a rather cheap valuation: SBGI is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SBGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.47
Fwd PE 5.55
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.35
SBGI Per share dataSBGI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SBGI has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.11
EPS Next 2Y-29.07%
EPS Next 3Y-35.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.60%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.97, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.6%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

63.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SBGI. 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.
DP63.36%
EPS Next 2Y-29.07%
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 (6/13/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13 0 (0%)

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-0.16 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners60.6%
Inst Owner Change2.94%
Ins Owners9.07%
Ins Owner Change47.6%
Market Cap904.41M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.97 (45.92%)
Short Float %6.42%
Short Ratio5.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.6%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP63.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (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)2.2%
PT rev (3m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-101.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-101.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1154.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.47
Fwd PE 5.55
P/S 0.26
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.35
EPS(TTM)2.01
EY15.46%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY18.03%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS50.68
BVpS6.27
TBVpS-34.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
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 1.13
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)128.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-757.14%
EPS Next Y-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y-29.07%
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%-2.76%
Revenue Next Year-9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y266.98%
EBIT growth 3Y180.73%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-12.2%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.59%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.23%
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%