4.39 USD
-0.51 (-10.41%)
4.63 USD
+0.24 (+5.47%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SSP. SSP was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. While SSP has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. SSP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SSP was profitable.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SSP 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SSP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.84%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP has a better Return On Equity (3.32%) than 65.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.06%, SSP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.40% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.93%. This is below the industry average of 8.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for SSP is below the current ROIC(6.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.84% | ||
| ROE | 3.32% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% |
ROA(3y)-4.85%
ROA(5y)-1.6%
ROE(3y)-24.34%
ROE(5y)-9.29%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
1.3 Margins
SSP has a better Profit Margin (1.76%) than 62.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.39%, SSP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.04% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSP has a Gross Margin (46.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 46.87% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SSP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SSP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SSP has more shares outstanding
SSP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSP has a Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSP outperforms 43.62% of its industry peers.
SSP has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSP would need 10.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP (10.92) is better than 60.64% of its industry peers.
SSP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SSP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.00) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC6.26%
2.3 Liquidity
SSP has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that SSP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SSP has a Current ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
SSP has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that SSP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SSP (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SSP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 100.97%, 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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% in the last year.
SSP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100.97%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-248.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-18.64%
3.2 Future
SSP is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -43.56% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-249.29%
EPS Next 2Y-41.1%
EPS Next 3Y-43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.51%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 146.33, SSP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SSP.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. SSP is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.78 indicates a correct valuation of SSP.
67.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say SSP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 146.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SSP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSP is cheaper than 94.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SSP may justify a higher PE ratio.
SSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y-41.1%
EPS Next 3Y-43.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SSP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
4.39
-0.51 (-10.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.73%
Inst Owner Change6.79%
Ins Owners4.44%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap389.83M
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)42.83M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.74 (30.75%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.99%
Min EPS beat(2)39.49%
Max EPS beat(2)44.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-34.58%
Max EPS beat(4)44.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-375.26%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-251.61%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-161.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 146.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.68%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY62.39%
OCF(TTM)3.15
OCFY71.83%
SpS27.47
BVpS14.53
TBVpS-25.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.95
Graham Number3.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.84% | ||
| ROE | 3.32% | ||
| ROCE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.71% | ||
| OM | 16.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 46.87% | ||
| FCFM | 9.97% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.51%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 567.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
F-Score7
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)100.97%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-248.65%
EPS Next Y-249.29%
EPS Next 2Y-41.1%
EPS Next 3Y-43.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-18.64%
Revenue Next Year-14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.17%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-23.48%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.06%
FCF growth 3Y19.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y21.89%
OCF growth 3Y15.55%
OCF growth 5YN/A
EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A / SSP FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SSP.
Can you provide the valuation status for EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A?
EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SSP stock?
The financial health rating of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) is expected to decline by -249.29% in the next year.