SINCLAIR INC (SBGI)

US8292421067 - Common Stock

16.08  -0.05 (-0.31%)

After market: 16.08 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SBGI against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SBGI have multiple concerns. SBGI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SBGI had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year SBGI had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SBGI reported negative net income in multiple years.
SBGI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

SBGI has a Return On Assets of -4.78%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SBGI underperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a worse Return On Equity (-102.11%) than 81.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.78%
ROE -102.11%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)10.49%
ROA(5y)2.74%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

SBGI has a Gross Margin (48.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SBGI has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SBGI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-4.45%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SBGI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SBGI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SBGI is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

SBGI has an Altman-Z score of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that SBGI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SBGI's Altman-Z score of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI is outperformed by 67.78% of its industry peers.
SBGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.20. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SBGI would need 29.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI (29.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 14.52 is on the high side and indicates that SBGI has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 14.52, SBGI is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.52
Debt/FCF 29.2
Altman-Z 0.47
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.73%

2.3 Liquidity

SBGI has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that SBGI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.34, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that SBGI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SBGI have decreased strongly by -332.39% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, SBGI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-332.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%326.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.21%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%19.56%

3.2 Future

SBGI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.74% yearly.
SBGI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y186.73%
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%
EPS Next 5Y18.74%
Revenue Next Year12.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%

3.3 Evolution

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SBGI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.61, the valuation of SBGI can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBGI is on the same level as its industry peers.
SBGI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.73.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 66.61

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SBGI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SBGI is cheaper than 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.46
EV/EBITDA 138.79

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SBGI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SBGI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.42, SBGI pays a better dividend. On top of this SBGI pays more dividend than 92.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%

5.2 History

The dividend of SBGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
SBGI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SBGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of SBGI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SBGI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
SBGI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-22.34%
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%

SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (12/20/2024, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 16.08 0 (0%)

16.08

-0.05 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners64.18%
Inst Owner Change2.92%
Ins Owners7.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.07B
Analysts53.33
Price Target18.91 (17.6%)
Short Float %6.55%
Short Ratio8.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
DP-22.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date12-02 2024-12-02 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-657.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-1308.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-227.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-1308.55%
Max EPS beat(4)530.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-83.93%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-177.1%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)94.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.91%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.31%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.31%
PT rev (1m)9.08%
PT rev (3m)10.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-397.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 66.61
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 7.46
P/OCF 4.54
P/B 3.74
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 138.79
EPS(TTM)-3.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY1.5%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY13.4%
OCF(TTM)3.54
OCFY22.02%
SpS47.23
BVpS4.29
TBVpS-41.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.78%
ROE -102.11%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.6%
FCFM 4.56%
ROA(3y)10.49%
ROA(5y)2.74%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-4.45%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.52
Debt/FCF 29.2
Debt/EBITDA 125.42
Cap/Depr 26.21%
Cap/Sales 2.94%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 712.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
Altman-Z 0.47
F-Score3
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)14.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-332.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%326.98%
EPS Next Y186.73%
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%
EPS Next 5Y18.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.21%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%19.56%
Revenue Next Year12.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-156.89%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year391.84%
EBIT Next 3Y56.19%
EBIT Next 5Y30.08%
FCF growth 1Y-79.39%
FCF growth 3Y-53.15%
FCF growth 5Y-23.4%
OCF growth 1Y-70.59%
OCF growth 3Y-46.65%
OCF growth 5Y-18.35%