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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SSP. SSP was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SSP while its profitability can be described as average. SSP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
- In the past 5 years SSP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SSP has a Return On Assets (-0.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SSP's Return On Equity of -3.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 56.99% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SSP (4.56%) is better than 65.59% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SSP is below the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
- SSP's Operating Margin of 13.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSP has grown nicely.
- SSP's Gross Margin of 44.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSP has declined.
| 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.
- 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 0.61, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.61, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP is 21.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSP, 21.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SSP has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SSP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- SSP's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SSP is outperformed by 69.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SSP's Current ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.61, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 75.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, SSP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% 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)100.97%
EPS 3Y-17.76%
EPS 5Y75.19%
EPS Q2Q%-248.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-18.64%
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 -43.56% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.51% on average per year.
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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 172.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SSP.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SSP.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, SSP is valued quite expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.36, which indicates a correct valuation of SSP.
- SSP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 172.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 92.47% 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 | 2.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y-41.1%
EPS Next 3Y-43.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for SSP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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.
What is the valuation status of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) stock?
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.
What is the valuation of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) is 172.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.24.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SSP stock?
The dividend rating of EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.