The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company

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The E.W. Scripps CompanyUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
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406.01MMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The E.W. Scripps Company carries a market capitalization of 420.18M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.33B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap420.18M
Enterprise Value3.33B

Share Statistics

The E.W. Scripps Company currently has 91.54M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding91.54M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The E.W. Scripps Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.96. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.15, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.57.

PE Ratio5.96
PS Ratio0.15
PB Ratio-0.57
P/TBV Ratio-0.13
P/FCF Ratio3.16
P/OCF Ratio5.51

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The E.W. Scripps Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.97 and an EV/FCF ratio of 10.38. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.55 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 21.39 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales1.55
EV / EBITDA10.97
EV / EBIT21.39
EV / FCF10.38

Financial Position

The E.W. Scripps Company maintains a current ratio of 1.58, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 213.78, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 1.30 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.58
Quick Ratio1.45
Debt / Equity213.78
Debt / EBITDA8.78
Interest Coverage1.30

Financial Efficiency

Return on Equity (ROE)N/A
Return on Assets (ROA)-1.98
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)N/A
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)N/A
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory TurnoverN/A

Taxes

Income Tax-8.28M
Effective Tax RateN/A

Stock Price Statistics

The E.W. Scripps Company's stock has gained approximately 51.48936% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 4.07, while the 200-day moving average is 3.27.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change51.48936%
50-Day Moving Average4.07
200-Day Moving Average3.27
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The E.W. Scripps Company generated 2.14B in revenue and converted that into -99.21M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -1.12. EBITDA reached 303.31M, while operating income came in at 155.59M.

Revenue2.14B
Gross Profit874.90M
Operating Income155.59M
Pretax Income-107.49M
Net Income-99.21M
EBITDA303.31M
EBIT155.59M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-1.12

Balance Sheet

The E.W. Scripps Company holds 83.73M in cash and equivalents against 2.66B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.47B. Total book value stands at -577.76M, with working capital of 242.96M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents83.73M
Total Debt2.66B
Net Debt2.47B
Equity (Book Value)-577.76M
Book Value Per Share-6.51
Working Capital242.96M

Cash Flow

The E.W. Scripps Company produced 59.92M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -44.68M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 15.24M - equivalent to 0.17 per share.

Operating Cash Flow59.92M
Capital Expenditures-44.68M
Free Cash Flow15.24M
FCF Per Share0.17

Margins

The E.W. Scripps Company operates with a gross margin of 40.82, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.26 and net profit margin of -4.63 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin40.82
Operating Margin7.26
Pretax Margin-5.02
Profit Margin-4.63
EBITDA Margin14.15

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 39.36 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per ShareN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio39.36
Shareholder Yield32.06
FCF Yield31.69

Stock Splits

The E.W. Scripps Company's most recent stock split took place on December 8, 2025 with a 100:133 split ratio.

Last Split Date12/8/2025
Split Ratio100:133

Scores

The E.W. Scripps Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.49, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.49