The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company

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The E.W. Scripps CompanyUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
3.15
USD
+0.01
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250.37MMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The E.W. Scripps Company carries a market capitalization of 250.37M, 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 Cap250.37M
Enterprise Value3.27B

Share Statistics

The E.W. Scripps Company currently has 92.67M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding92.67M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The price-to-sales ratio is 0.12, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.81.

PE RatioN/A
PS Ratio0.12
PB Ratio-0.81
P/TBV Ratio-0.10
P/FCF Ratio1.87
P/OCF Ratio2.96

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The E.W. Scripps Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.12 and an EV/FCF ratio of 9.36. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.56 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 26.35 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales1.56
EV / EBITDA12.12
EV / EBIT26.35
EV / FCF9.36

Financial Position

The E.W. Scripps Company 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 1.17 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.34
Quick Ratio1.22
Debt / Equity2,586.13
Debt / EBITDA9.66
Interest Coverage1.17

Financial Efficiency

Return on Equity (ROE)-42.73
Return on Assets (ROA)-27.81
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-76.15M
Effective Tax RateN/A

Stock Price Statistics

The E.W. Scripps Company's stock has gained approximately 13.1295% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 3.14, while the 200-day moving average is 3.62.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change13.1295%
50-Day Moving Average3.14
200-Day Moving Average3.62
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The E.W. Scripps Company generated 2.09B in revenue and converted that into -1.21B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -13.53. EBITDA reached 269.55M, while operating income came in at 123.97M.

Revenue2.09B
Gross Profit844.84M
Operating Income123.97M
Pretax Income-1.29B
Net Income-1.21B
EBITDA269.55M
EBIT123.97M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-13.53

Balance Sheet

The E.W. Scripps Company 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

The E.W. Scripps Company produced 84.05M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. 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

The E.W. Scripps Company operates with 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 Margin12.88

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 5.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per ShareN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio5.10
Shareholder Yield64.26
FCF Yield53.52

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 0.23, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score0.23