E.W. Scripps Company (The)

E.W. Scripps Company (The)

2.88
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+0.19
(+7.06%)
-13.53EPS
256.69MMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) carries a market capitalization of 256.69M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.27B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap256.69M
Enterprise Value3.27B

Important Dates

E.W. Scripps Company (The)'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Earnings Date11/5/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) has 92.67M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding92.67M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.12, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.81.

PS Ratio0.12
PB Ratio-0.81
P/TBV Ratio-0.10
P/FCF Ratio7.10
P/OCF Ratio2.96

Enterprise Valuation

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 3.27B versus a market cap of 256.69M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.56

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) 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.

Current Ratio1.34
Quick Ratio1.22
Debt / Equity2,586.13
Debt / EBITDA-2.87
Interest Coverage-3.95

Financial Efficiency

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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 445,400.21 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,700.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Assets (ROA)-27.81
Revenue Per Employee445,400.21
Employee Count4,700.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) recorded an income tax benefit of -76.15M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -1.29B and -1.21B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax-76.15M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 4, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The)'s stock has gained approximately 32.72% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 2.86, while the 200-day moving average is 3.40.

52-Week Price Change32.72%
50-Day Moving Average2.86
200-Day Moving Average3.40

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) generated 2.09B in revenue and converted that into -1.21B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -13.53. EBITDA reached -907.28M, while operating income came in at 123.97M.

Revenue2.09B
Gross Profit844.84M
Operating Income123.97M
Pretax Income-1.29B
Net Income-1.21B
EBITDA-907.28M
EBIT-1.05B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-13.53

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) holds 13.05M in cash and equivalents against 2.60B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.48B. Total book value stands at -318.47M, with working capital of 149.52M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents13.05M
Total Debt2.60B
Net Debt2.48B
Equity (Book Value)-318.47M
Book Value Per Share-3.44
Working Capital149.52M

Cash Flow

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E.W. Scripps Company (The) produced 84.05M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -49.02M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 35.03M - equivalent to 0.39 per share.

Operating Cash Flow84.05M
Capital Expenditures-49.02M
Free Cash Flow35.03M
FCF Per Share0.39

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, E.W. Scripps Company (The) 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.

Gross Margin40.36
Operating Margin5.92
Pretax Margin-61.65
Profit Margin-58.02
EBITDA Margin-43.34

Dividends & Yields

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 14.09, 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 64.26, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to E.W. Scripps Company (The) shareholders.

Payout Ratio5.10
Shareholder Yield64.26
FCF Yield14.09

Stock Splits

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

Last Split Date7/16/2008
Split Ratio3:1

Scores

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

Altman Z-Score0.23