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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SBGI - US8292421067 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 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.
In multiple years SBGI reported negative net income over the last 5 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

The Return On Assets of SBGI (0.88%) is better than 61.05% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SBGI (13.85%) is better than 82.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.83%, SBGI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Profit Margin of SBGI (1.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.65%, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.58% 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 61.05% 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SBGI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 1.08, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.08, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI is 8.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take SBGI, 8.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SBGI's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 61.05% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 11.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SBGI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 11.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SBGI underperforms 82.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.3
Debt/FCF 8.89
Altman-Z 1.08
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.61%
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 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that SBGI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SBGI (1.89) is better than 74.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SBGI (1.89) is better than 74.74% of its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 115.49% over the past year.
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.
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
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-189.7%
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%
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

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.46 indicates a correct valuation of SBGI.
SBGI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
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 70.53% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBGI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.53), we can say SBGI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
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

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SBGI indicates a rather cheap valuation: SBGI is cheaper than 83.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SBGI indicates a rather cheap valuation: SBGI is cheaper than 91.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 -34.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.40%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 95.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.4%

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

134.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SBGI. 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.
DP134%
EPS Next 2Y-46.69%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%
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 (11/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners63.4%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners9.14%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap951.42M
Revenue(TTM)3.48B
Net Income(TTM)50.00M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.36 (34.41%)
Short Float %8.38%
Short Ratio7.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.4%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 10.31
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 2.06
P/OCF 1.78
P/B 2.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.6
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY9.69%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY48.56%
OCF(TTM)7.68
OCFY56.23%
SpS49.98
BVpS5.18
TBVpS-35.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number9.84
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y245.1%
ROICexgc 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
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-34.3%
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%

SINCLAIR INC / SBGI FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SBGI.


What is the valuation status for SBGI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SINCLAIR INC (SBGI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SINCLAIR INC?

SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SBGI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) is 16.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.64.


What is the financial health of SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) stock?

The financial health rating of SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) is 4 / 10.