E.W. Scripps Company (The)

As of June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A carries a market capitalization of 227.97M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.86B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

E. W. Scripps Company Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A has 92.67M shares outstanding.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.12, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.82.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.56 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.86B versus a market cap of 227.97M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A maintains a current ratio of 1.34, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 2,586.13, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -3.95 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -27.81, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 389,858.81 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,700.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A recorded an income tax benefit of -66.65M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -1.13B and -1.06B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A's stock has gained approximately 6.93% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 2.64, while the 200-day moving average is 2.97.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A generated 1.83B in revenue and converted that into -1.06B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -11.84. EBITDA reached -794.14M, while operating income came in at 108.51M.

As of June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A holds 11.42M in cash and equivalents against 2.28B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.17B. Total book value stands at -278.76M, with working capital of 130.88M providing operational flexibility.

E. W. Scripps Company Class A produced 73.57M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -42.91M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 30.66M - equivalent to 0.34 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A posted a gross margin of 40.36, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.92 and net profit margin of -58.02 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. The dividend payout ratio of 5.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 13.89, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 63.33, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to E. W. Scripps Company Class A shareholders.

E. W. Scripps Company Class A's most recent stock split took place on July 16, 2008 with a 3:1 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, E. W. Scripps Company Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 0.23, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.