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EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SSP - Nasdaq - US8110544025 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.575  +0.06 (+2.18%)

After market: 2.64 +0.06 (+2.52%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall SSP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SSP against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. SSP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SSP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SSP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SSP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SSP 4 years were profitable.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SSP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSP 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 -500M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.59%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.18%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.11%, SSP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SSP is below the industry average of 7.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.11%) for SSP is above the 3 year average (4.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.59%
ROE 6.18%
ROIC 6.11%
ROA(3y)-4.85%
ROA(5y)-1.6%
ROE(3y)-24.34%
ROE(5y)-9.29%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
SSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.30%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
SSP has a Operating Margin of 16.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SSP outperforms 82.65% of its industry peers.
SSP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSP has a Gross Margin of 47.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSP outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
SSP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.6%
PM (TTM) 3.3%
GM 47.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.54%
OM growth 5Y14.81%
PM growth 3Y2.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-7.65%
SSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSP 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 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SSP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has more shares outstanding
SSP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SSP Yearly Shares OutstandingSSP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.69, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSP's Altman-Z score of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 43.88% of its industry peers.
SSP has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSP would need 9.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SSP's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.96 is on the high side and indicates that SSP has dependencies on debt financing.
SSP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.96) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.96
Debt/FCF 9.79
Altman-Z 0.69
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC5.74%
SSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SSP has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SSP has a Quick ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
SSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 125.96%, which is quite impressive.
SSP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 75.18% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SSP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SSP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.96%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -39.32% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
SSP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y-179.83%
EPS Next 2Y-46.21%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
SSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.71 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSP.
SSP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, SSP is valued rather cheaply.
SSP is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.71
Fwd PE N/A
SSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued cheaper than 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
98.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.84
EV/EBITDA 5
SSP Per share dataSSP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -39.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-46.21%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A

NASDAQ:SSP (8/11/2025, 8:04:51 PM)

After market: 2.64 +0.06 (+2.52%)

2.575

+0.06 (+2.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03
Inst Owners72.73%
Inst Owner Change-2.27%
Ins Owners14.85%
Ins Owner Change5.38%
Market Cap225.85M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.99 (132.62%)
Short Float %3.47%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.29%
Max EPS beat(2)39.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-223.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-890.1%
Max EPS beat(4)39.49%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-377.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-253.56%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-163.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.64%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.84%
PT rev (1m)5.38%
PT rev (3m)7.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.71
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.09
P/FCF 0.84
P/OCF 0.71
P/B 0.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY36.89%
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY119%
OCF(TTM)3.61
OCFY140.33%
SpS28.19
BVpS15.05
TBVpS-25.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.59%
ROE 6.18%
ROCE 8.78%
ROIC 6.11%
ROICexc 6.15%
ROICexgc 26.7%
OM 16.6%
PM (TTM) 3.3%
GM 47.05%
FCFM 10.87%
ROA(3y)-4.85%
ROA(5y)-1.6%
ROE(3y)-24.34%
ROE(5y)-9.29%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
ROICexc(3y)4.96%
ROICexc(5y)5.08%
ROICexgc(3y)22.28%
ROICexgc(5y)20.6%
ROCE(3y)7.09%
ROCE(5y)7.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.5%
OM growth 3Y-2.54%
OM growth 5Y14.81%
PM growth 3Y2.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-7.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.96
Debt/FCF 9.79
Debt/EBITDA 4.58
Cap/Depr 31.07%
Cap/Sales 1.95%
Interest Coverage 2.2
Cash Conversion 56.04%
Profit Quality 329.73%
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 0.69
F-Score7
WACC5.74%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)36.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.96%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y-179.83%
EPS Next 2Y-46.21%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y61.41%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-22.11%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.21%
FCF growth 3Y19.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.56%
OCF growth 3Y15.55%
OCF growth 5YN/A