3.6 USD
-0.09 (-2.44%)
3.5995 USD
0 (-0.01%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SSP. SSP was compared to 93 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
- The Return On Assets of SSP (-0.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSP is below the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.14%, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.37%, SSP is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SSP is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SSP has been increased compared to 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.62, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SSP has a Altman-Z score of 0.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSP outperforms 43.01% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 21.91, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SSP (2.12) is worse than 69.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.61, SSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SSP's Quick ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 68.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SSP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 100.97%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, SSP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 75.19% on average per year.
- 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.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 180.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SSP.
- SSP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- SSP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.95 indicates a correct valuation of SSP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SSP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 180 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SSP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSP is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 2.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
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)2.39
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% |
3.6
-0.09 (-2.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners76.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners4.44%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap319.68M
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)-39.22M
Analysts71.11
Price Target4.31 (19.72%)
Short Float %4.38%
Short Ratio2.09
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)-382.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-252.47%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-172.36%
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)-24.83%
PT rev (3m)-24.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 180 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.56%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY38.22%
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY50.44%
SpS26.11
BVpS14.19
TBVpS-25.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.39
Graham Number2.53
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 | 0.62 |
F-Score5
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 5Y75.19%
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.
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 180 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.25.
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%.