EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SSP - US8110544025 - Common Stock
4.12 USD
-0.12 (-2.83%)
Overall SSP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SSP against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While SSP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SSP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SSP was profitable.
In the past year SSP had a positive cash flow from operations.
SSP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SSP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.84%, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP's Return On Equity of 3.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 61.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SSP (6.06%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
SSP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.93%. This is below the industry average of 8.26%.
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 Profit Margin (1.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.87%, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SSP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SSP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP is 10.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSP, 10.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.92, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that SSP has dependencies on debt financing.
SSP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: SSP underperforms 69.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC6.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SSP (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
SSP has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSP outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 105.81% 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)105.81%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-208.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
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 -46.32% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-219.11%
EPS Next 2Y-42.2%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SSP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SSP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46 indicates a correct valuation of SSP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSP to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say SSP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SSP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 86.46% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 94.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.42 |
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 -46.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-42.2%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SSP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SSP (11/20/2025, 11:49:01 AM)
4.12
-0.12 (-2.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.36%
Inst Owner Change2.77%
Ins Owners14.73%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap363.92M
Revenue(TTM)2.51B
Net Income(TTM)42.83M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.74 (39.32%)
Short Float %5.29%
Short Ratio3.44
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)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)-4.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY8.03%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY66.84%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY76.95%
SpS27.61
BVpS14.6
TBVpS-25.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number7.69
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 | 0.69 |
F-Score7
WACC6.23%
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)105.81%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.18%
EPS Q2Q%-208.11%
EPS Next Y-219.11%
EPS Next 2Y-42.2%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-18.64%
Revenue Next Year-13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.17%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-23.04%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.55%
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 6 / 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 -219.11% in the next year.