EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SSP - US8110544025 - Common Stock
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SSP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 99 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SSP while its profitability can be described as average. SSP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
Each year in the past 5 years SSP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SSP's Return On Assets of 0.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
SSP has a better Return On Equity (3.32%) than 64.65% of its industry peers.
SSP has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.06%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SSP is below the industry average of 8.87%.
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
The Profit Margin of SSP (1.76%) 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 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SSP is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SSP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SSP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.67, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SSP (0.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
SSP has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that SSP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.00, SSP is not doing good in the industry: 70.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC5.88%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.27, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.53% of the companies in the same 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 52.53% 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 125.96% 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.
Looking at the last year, SSP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.25% 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)5.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
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-210.18%
EPS Next 2Y-33.96%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.6%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.20, the valuation of SSP can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SSP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSP is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.04, the valuation of SSP can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SSP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued cheaper than 89.90% of the companies in the same industry.
97.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
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)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-33.96%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SSP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
3.04
+0.16 (+5.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.73%
Inst Owner Change-2.58%
Ins Owners14.85%
Ins Owner Change5.38%
Market Cap268.52M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.74 (88.82%)
Short Float %3.79%
Short Ratio2.91
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)0.9%
PT rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-38.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY31.25%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY14.2%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY90.58%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY104.28%
SpS27.61
BVpS14.6
TBVpS-25.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
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%
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 | 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 | 0.67 |
F-Score7
WACC5.88%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-210.18%
EPS Next 2Y-33.96%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.25%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
Revenue Next Year-13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.17%
EBIT growth 3Y0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y29.95%
EBIT Next Year-22.11%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.63%
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