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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SBGI - Nasdaq - US8292421067 - Common Stock

14.3  -0.2 (-1.38%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, SBGI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SBGI was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SBGI have multiple concerns. SBGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
In multiple years SBGI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years SBGI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SBGI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSBGI 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 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.78%, SBGI is doing worse than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
SBGI has a worse Return On Equity (-102.11%) than 81.61% 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
SBGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSBGI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100 200 300

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.
SBGI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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%
SBGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSBGI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for SBGI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SBGI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBGI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SBGI Yearly Shares OutstandingSBGI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SBGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSBGI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

SBGI has an Altman-Z score of 0.46. 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 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SBGI is outperformed by 67.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI is 29.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take SBGI, 29.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 29.20, SBGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 14.52 is on the high side and indicates that SBGI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SBGI (14.52) is worse than 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.52
Debt/FCF 29.2
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.86%
SBGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSBGI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5B 10B

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.
SBGI has a Current ratio (1.34) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.34, SBGI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
SBGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSBGI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SBGI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -332.39%.
Looking at the last year, SBGI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.21% in the last year.
SBGI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y186.73%
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%
EPS Next 5Y18.74%
Revenue Next Year12.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SBGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSBGI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
SBGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSBGI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SBGI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 59.24, 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 24.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 59.24
SBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.64
EV/EBITDA 135.61
SBGI Per share dataSBGI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SBGI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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

SBGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, which is a nice return.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.46. SBGI pays more dividend than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of SBGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
SBGI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
SBGI Yearly Dividends per shareSBGI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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.
The dividend of SBGI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-22.34%
EPS Next 2Y43.22%
EPS Next 3Y36.31%
SBGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSBGI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

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SINCLAIR INC

NASDAQ:SBGI (1/22/2025, 10:19:39 AM)

14.3

-0.2 (-1.38%)

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 Change0.15%
Ins Owners7.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap948.95M
Analysts52.73
Price Target18.91 (32.24%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio7.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
DP-22.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 59.24
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 6.64
P/OCF 4.04
P/B 3.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 135.61
EPS(TTM)-3.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY1.69%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY15.07%
OCF(TTM)3.54
OCFY24.76%
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 0.46
F-Score3
WACC6.86%
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 Year12.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-156.89%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year391.67%
EBIT Next 3Y62.57%
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%