Logo image of SSP

EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SSP - US8110544025 - Common Stock

2.21 USD
-0.07 (-3.07%)
Last: 10/16/2025, 8:16:23 PM
2.2437 USD
+0.03 (+1.52%)
After Hours: 10/16/2025, 8:16:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SSP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SSP against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. SSP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SSP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

7

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.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SSP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M

1.2 Ratios

SSP's Return On Assets of 0.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 61.05% of its industry peers.
SSP has a better Return On Equity (3.32%) than 64.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SSP (6.06%) is better than 66.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSP is below the industry average of 8.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for SSP is below the current ROIC(6.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
SSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

SSP has a better Profit Margin (1.76%) than 61.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SSP (16.39%) is better than 83.16% of its industry peers.
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 54.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSP has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
SSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

More info and screens

3

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSP is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SSP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SSP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SSP Yearly Shares OutstandingSSP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSP has a Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: SSP underperforms 60.00% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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: 70.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF 10.92
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC5.62%
SSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.74% 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 54.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
SSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

More info and screens

4

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.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -46.32% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

More info and screens

8

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 2.33, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SSP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSP is cheaper than 98.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.68 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSP is valued cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say SSP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.33
Fwd PE 6.68
SSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.8
EV/EBITDA 5.1
SSP Per share dataSSP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-42.2%
EPS Next 3Y-46.32%

More info and screens

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

More info and screens

EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A

NASDAQ:SSP (10/16/2025, 8:16:23 PM)

After market: 2.2437 +0.03 (+1.52%)

2.21

-0.07 (-3.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners72.36%
Inst Owner Change-1.16%
Ins Owners14.73%
Ins Owner Change3.21%
Market Cap195.21M
Analysts71.11
Price Target5.74 (159.73%)
Short Float %4.44%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.33
Fwd PE 6.68
P/S 0.08
P/FCF 0.8
P/OCF 0.7
P/B 0.15
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.1
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY42.99%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY14.97%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY124.6%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY143.45%
SpS27.61
BVpS14.6
TBVpS-25.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.66
F-Score7
WACC5.62%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-219.11%
EPS Next 2Y-42.2%
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-2.74%
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