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Taking everything into account, SBGI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SBGI was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SBGI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SBGI has reported negative net income.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- SBGI's Return On Assets of -0.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 57.61% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SBGI (-12.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.45%, SBGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.92%, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBGI has grown nicely.
- SBGI has a Gross Margin (50.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBGI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SBGI is destroying 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.
2.2 Solvency
- SBGI has an Altman-Z score of 0.99. 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 (0.99) which is in line with 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.44, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% 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 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 11.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that SBGI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SBGI's Current ratio of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.01, SBGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SBGI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 81.21%, 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.
- Looking at the last year, SBGI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.21% in the last year.
- 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)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
- Based on estimates for the next years, SBGI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.10% on average per year.
- SBGI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-170.33%
EPS Next 2Y-56.61%
EPS Next 3Y-33.03%
EPS Next 5Y-16.1%
Revenue Next Year-10.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.63%
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.
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 17.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SBGI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SBGI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SBGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued a bit cheaper than 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SBGI's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-56.61%
EPS Next 3Y-33.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.30%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.25, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 94.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, SBGI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- SBGI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- SBGI's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-153.33%
EPS Next 2Y-56.61%
EPS Next 3Y-33.03%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners65.4%
Inst Owner Change-0.9%
Ins Owners9.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.93%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)-45.00M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.19 (19.36%)
Short Float %8.58%
Short Ratio8.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.17%
DP-153.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)-0.62
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY19.87%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY27.21%
SpS47.89
BVpS4.98
TBVpS-35.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.99 |
F-Score6
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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-170.33%
EPS Next 2Y-56.61%
EPS Next 3Y-33.03%
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-10.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.63%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.25%
EBIT growth 1Y266.98%
EBIT growth 3Y180.73%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-15.06%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.84%
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%
SINCLAIR INC / SBGI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SBGI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SINCLAIR INC (SBGI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of SINCLAIR INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -153.33%.