EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SSP - Nasdaq - US8110544025 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
SSP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. SSP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SSP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SSP was profitable.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SSP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SSP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.69%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP has a Return On Equity of 6.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSP outperforms 73.96% of its industry peers.
SSP has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSP outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSP is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for SSP is below the current ROIC(6.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.65% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.49%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% 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 17.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SSP outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
SSP has a Gross Margin (47.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.49% | ||
| GM | 47.37% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SSP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SSP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SSP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 has a Altman-Z score (0.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP is 8.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSP, 8.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP (8.68) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.97 is on the high side and indicates that SSP has dependencies on debt financing.
SSP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.97) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC5.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.31, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that SSP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SSP's Quick ratio of 1.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 125.56% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SSP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 75.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.46% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)125.56%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-46.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-6.6%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -39.32% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-180.85%
EPS Next 2Y-31.25%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.86%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.24, the valuation of SSP can be described as very cheap.
SSP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.40, the valuation of SSP can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSP is cheaper than 92.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.94. SSP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSP is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SSP 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)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-31.25%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SSP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
2.06
-0.22 (-9.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.85%
Inst Owner Change2.53%
Ins Owners14.44%
Ins Owner Change5.38%
Market Cap180.33M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.56 (169.9%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.29%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-219.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-890.1%
Max EPS beat(4)52.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-382.22%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-235.22%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-170.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.46%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.55%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY44.66%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY22.72%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY166.59%
OCF(TTM)4.18
OCFY202.78%
SpS28.67
BVpS15.06
TBVpS-26.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.65% | ||
| ROCE | 9.07% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.36% | ||
| OM | 17.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.49% | ||
| GM | 47.37% | ||
| FCFM | 11.97% |
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%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 342.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
F-Score7
WACC5.6%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)125.56%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-46.67%
EPS Next Y-180.85%
EPS Next 2Y-31.25%
EPS Next 3Y-39.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-6.6%
Revenue Next Year-13.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y78.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-22.98%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y477.99%
FCF growth 3Y19.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y227.66%
OCF growth 3Y15.55%
OCF growth 5YN/A