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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SBGI - US8292421067 - Common Stock

14.365 USD
+0.11 (+0.74%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:22:59 PM
14.365 USD
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After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:22:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SBGI. SBGI was compared to 99 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI has an average financial health and profitability rating. SBGI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SBGI had positive earnings in the past year.
SBGI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SBGI reported negative net income over the last 5 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 has a better Return On Assets (0.88%) than 61.62% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a better Return On Equity (13.85%) than 82.83% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.83%) than 84.85% 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.
The Operating Margin of SBGI (13.65%) is better than 70.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
SBGI has a Gross Margin of 52.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: SBGI outperforms 60.61% 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
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 1.09, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.09, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 63.64% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SBGI (11.30) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.3
Debt/FCF 8.89
Altman-Z 1.09
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC6.92%
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.
The Current ratio of SBGI (1.89) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a better Quick ratio (1.89) than 72.73% 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

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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 56.27% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
SBGI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.21%.
SBGI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% yearly.
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-186.28%
EPS Next 2Y-39.06%
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

SBGI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.31.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SBGI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBGI is cheaper than 71.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SBGI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of SBGI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SBGI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. SBGI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 8.3
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.17
EV/EBITDA 5.66
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.
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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.17%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 94.95% 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 7.17%

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 134.00% 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.
DP134%
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

SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (9/18/2025, 8:22:59 PM)

After market: 14.365 0 (0%)

14.365

+0.11 (+0.74%)

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 Owners60.57%
Inst Owner Change4.81%
Ins Owners9.16%
Ins Owner Change15.01%
Market Cap1.00B
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.36 (27.81%)
Short Float %8.37%
Short Ratio6.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.17%
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)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-82.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 8.3
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 2.17
P/OCF 1.87
P/B 2.77
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.66
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY12.05%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY46.18%
OCF(TTM)7.68
OCFY53.47%
SpS49.98
BVpS5.18
TBVpS-35.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
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 1.09
F-Score8
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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-10.5%
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-10.82%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.77%
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%