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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SBGI - US8292421067 - Common Stock

15.76 USD
-0.04 (-0.25%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:00:05 PM
15.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:00:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SBGI had negative earnings in the past year.
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.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -0.81%, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SBGI (-12.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SBGI (5.45%) is better than 68.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.81%
ROE -12.97%
ROIC 5.45%
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
SBGI's Operating Margin of 9.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 50.10%, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.1%
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

SBGI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has more shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that SBGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SBGI has a Altman-Z score of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBGI outperforms 53.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI is 19.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take SBGI, 19.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 19.44, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.10% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 11.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 11.75, SBGI is doing worse than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.75
Debt/FCF 19.44
Altman-Z 1
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.7%
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 2.01 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.01, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that SBGI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.01, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
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 81.21% 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.
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)81.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-101.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-15.7%

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 -16.10% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-189.7%
EPS Next 2Y-51.24%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%
EPS Next 5Y-16.1%
Revenue Next Year-10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.25%

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

SBGI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.22, which indicates a correct valuation of SBGI.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBGI to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say SBGI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.22
SBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

SBGI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.2
EV/EBITDA 7.18
SBGI Per share dataSBGI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-51.24%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.33%, which is a nice return.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.50. SBGI pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.33%

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

The earnings of SBGI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SBGI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The Dividend Rate of SBGI has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-153.33%
EPS Next 2Y-51.24%
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

SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (11/28/2025, 8:00:05 PM)

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15.76

-0.04 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners63.4%
Inst Owner Change2.37%
Ins Owners9.14%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap1.10B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)-45.00M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.36 (16.5%)
Short Float %8.74%
Short Ratio6.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.33%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP-153.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)49.21%
Min EPS beat(2)0.32%
Max EPS beat(2)98.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-72.13%
Max EPS beat(4)98.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-86.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.6%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-108.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.35%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.91%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.22
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 5.2
P/OCF 3.8
P/B 3.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.18
EPS(TTM)-0.62
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY19.21%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY26.32%
SpS47.89
BVpS4.98
TBVpS-35.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.81%
ROE -12.97%
ROCE 6.75%
ROIC 5.45%
ROICexc 6.11%
ROICexgc 17.03%
OM 9.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.1%
FCFM 6.32%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.75
Debt/FCF 19.44
Debt/EBITDA 6.26
Cap/Depr 24.38%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 44.39%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
Altman-Z 1
F-Score6
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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)81.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y56.27%
EPS Q2Q%-101.4%
EPS Next Y-189.7%
EPS Next 2Y-51.24%
EPS Next 3Y-34.3%
EPS Next 5Y-16.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-15.7%
Revenue Next Year-10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.25%
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-1.78%
FCF growth 1Y-44.91%
FCF growth 3Y-61.59%
FCF growth 5Y-55.02%
OCF growth 1Y-40.29%
OCF growth 3Y-33.08%
OCF growth 5Y-36.05%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SBGI.


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