4.7 USD
-0.09 (-1.88%)
4.7 USD
0 (0%)
Overall SSP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SSP against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. SSP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SSP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SSP had positive earnings in the past year.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.77%, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -3.11%, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.74% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.56%) than 64.21% 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 7.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.77% | ||
| ROE | -3.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.56% |
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's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSP has a better Operating Margin (13.14%) than 77.89% of its industry peers.
SSP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSP's Gross Margin of 44.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 53.68% of its industry peers.
SSP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.37% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSP is destroying 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SSP has an Altman-Z score of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that SSP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSP has a Altman-Z score (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
SSP has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.91. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSP would need 21.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SSP has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SSP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.12, SSP is doing worse than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC6.33%
2.3 Liquidity
SSP has a Current Ratio of 1.61. 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 better Current ratio (1.61) than 66.32% of its industry peers.
SSP has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. 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 better Quick ratio (1.61) than 67.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.97% over the past year.
SSP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 75.18% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% in the past 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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.51% on average over the next years.
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
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
SSP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 156.67.
SSP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SSP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.38), we can say SSP is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.69 indicates a correct valuation of SSP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say SSP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.95% 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 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as SSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y-41.1%
EPS Next 3Y-43.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SSP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
4.7
-0.09 (-1.88%)
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 Cap417.36M
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)-39.22M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.74 (22.13%)
Short Float %4.86%
Short Ratio2.44
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.19%
Max EPS beat(2)44.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.19%
Max EPS beat(4)44.48%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-382.85%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-252.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-172.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.16%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.72%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-90.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-90.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.64%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY29.27%
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY38.64%
SpS26.11
BVpS14.19
TBVpS-25.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
Graham Number3.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.77% | ||
| ROE | -3.11% | ||
| ROCE | 6.55% | ||
| ROIC | 4.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.53% | ||
| OM | 13.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.37% | ||
| FCFM | 5.27% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 35.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
F-Score5
WACC6.33%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 1Y-3.02%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-23.48%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y10.84%
FCF growth 3Y19.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.84%
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 4 / 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 5 / 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.