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SINCLAIR INC (SBGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SBGI - Nasdaq - US8292421067 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.5  -0.31 (-2.09%)

After market: 14.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall SBGI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SBGI against 93 industry peers in the Media industry. SBGI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SBGI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. SBGI also has an excellent dividend rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SBGI has reported negative net income.
SBGI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SBGI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SBGI had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of SBGI (-4.78%) is worse than 64.37% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SBGI (-102.11%) is worse 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBGI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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%
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.
SBGI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SBGI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.46, SBGI is not doing good in the industry: 70.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SBGI (29.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SBGI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 14.52. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SBGI underperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.52
Debt/FCF 29.2
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.22%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a Current ratio (1.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SBGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBGI has a Quick ratio (1.34) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

The earnings per share for SBGI have decreased strongly by -332.39% in the last year.
The Revenue for SBGI has decreased by -20.21% in the past year. This is quite bad
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SBGI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y187%
EPS Next 2Y40.1%
EPS Next 3Y39.51%
EPS Next 5Y18.74%
Revenue Next Year12.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
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

SBGI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year SBGI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
SBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBGI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SBGI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBGI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.73
EV/EBITDA 136.24
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

SBGI's earnings are expected to grow with 39.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.1%
EPS Next 3Y39.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.75%, SBGI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SBGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.48. SBGI pays more dividend than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, SBGI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.75%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SBGI grows each year by 7.72%, which is quite nice.
SBGI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SBGI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

SBGI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
SBGI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-22.34%
EPS Next 2Y40.1%
EPS Next 3Y39.51%
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 (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 14.5 0 (0%)

14.5

-0.31 (-2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Inst Owners64.34%
Inst Owner Change-2.58%
Ins Owners7.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap962.22M
Analysts52.73
Price Target19.21 (32.48%)
Short Float %6.14%
Short Ratio10.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.75%
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)1.57%
PT rev (3m)10.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.31
P/FCF 6.73
P/OCF 4.09
P/B 3.38
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 136.24
EPS(TTM)-3.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.18
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY14.86%
OCF(TTM)3.54
OCFY24.42%
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
WACC7.22%
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 Y187%
EPS Next 2Y40.1%
EPS Next 3Y39.51%
EPS Next 5Y18.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.21%
Revenue growth 5Y0.51%
Sales Q2Q%19.56%
Revenue Next Year12.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-156.89%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year391.91%
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%