EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A (SSP)

US8110544025 - Common Stock

2.27  -1.25 (-35.51%)

After market: 2.27 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to SSP. SSP was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SSP have multiple concerns. SSP has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SSP has reported negative net income.
SSP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SSP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SSP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -5.88%, SSP is doing worse than 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
SSP has a worse Return On Equity (-26.56%) than 65.93% of its industry peers.
SSP has a Return On Invested Capital (3.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SSP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.49%. This is below the industry average of 7.37%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.88%
ROE -26.56%
ROIC 3.48%
ROA(3y)-5.05%
ROA(5y)-2.04%
ROE(3y)-25.31%
ROE(5y)-11.03%
ROIC(3y)4.49%
ROIC(5y)4.22%

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of SSP (10.26%) is better than 64.84% of its industry peers.
SSP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SSP's Gross Margin of 43.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSP outperforms 51.65% of its industry peers.
SSP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.31%
OM growth 3Y-15.58%
OM growth 5Y-6.76%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.89%
GM growth 5Y-9.57%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
SSP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that SSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSP has a worse Altman-Z score (0.52) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSP is 36.71, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSP, 36.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SSP has a Debt to FCF ratio (36.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.47 is on the high side and indicates that SSP has dependencies on debt financing.
SSP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.47) than 80.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.47
Debt/FCF 36.71
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC5.45%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SSP has a Current ratio of 1.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSP outperforms 48.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that SSP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.50, SSP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -581.58%.
Looking at the last year, SSP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.59% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SSP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-581.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.59%
Revenue growth 3Y7.27%
Revenue growth 5Y14.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.58%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SSP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y132.34%
EPS Next 2Y36.89%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%

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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SSP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SSP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SSP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SSP is cheaper than 64.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
91.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.47
EV/EBITDA 8.09

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as SSP's earnings are expected to grow with 38.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.89%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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EW SCRIPPS CO/THE-A

NASDAQ:SSP (11/4/2024, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 2.27 0 (0%)

2.27

-1.25 (-35.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap195.49M
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ROA -5.88%
ROE -26.56%
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OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.31%
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Asset Turnover0.44
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Debt/Equity 2.47
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Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-581.58%
EPS 3YN/A
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.59%
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