Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for E.W. Scripps Co. - Class A (SSP) - $3.65 as of 1/12/2026 9:26:21 AM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
33 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for SSP
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for SSP
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for SSP
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for SSP
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for SSP (33 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for SSP
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | SSP |
| Company Name | E.W. Scripps Co. - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | E. W. Scripps Company (Ticker: SSP) is a prominent media entity headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, recognized for its diverse portfolio that encompasses both local and national brands. The company prioritizes high-quality journalism and engaging entertainment, leveraging a broad spectrum of television and digital platforms to reach a wide audience. Through a focus on innovation and strategic investments, Scripps is adeptly positioned to adapt to the dynamic media landscape, while consistently delivering value to its shareholders and driving growth in its operations. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | BROADCASTING |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 3.65 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.19 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 9:26:21 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 456,176 |
| Average Daily Volume | 864,063 |
| 52-Week High | 4.98 |
| 52-Week Low | 1.36 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 168.38% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 79.34 |
| Sector PE | 27.50 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 3.00 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 5.14 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 6.82 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 15.40 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.61 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.71 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 9.48 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.39 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.18 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.39 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.14 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.75 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.41 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 76,869,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 280,571,850 |
| Institutional Ownership | 76.80% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/14/2020 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 4 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -32.96% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -0.49% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 91.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 115.43% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.43 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -1.36 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.99 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 23,011,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 146,218,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -947,784,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -18.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 13.18% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 7.53% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 54,665,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 23,852,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 35,319,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,582,073,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,536,708,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,560,560,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,896,824,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,636,738,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.34 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.32 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,318,014,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,156,183,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,260,448,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 122,173,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.59 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 300,424,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 51,977,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.09 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.04 |
| MACD Signal | 0.05 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 1.65 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 3.26 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 4.87 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| RSI | 40.21 |
| 50-Day SMA | 2.80 |
| 150-Day SMA | 4.63 |
| 200-Day SMA | 7.22 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 8:35:26 AM EST |