E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
E. W. Scripps Co Class A stock (SSP) is currently trading at $3.46. E. W. Scripps Co Class A PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.14. Analyst consensus price target for SSP is $6.92. WallStSmart rates SSP as Underperform.
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- SSP intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- E. W. Scripps Co Class A financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SSP Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SSP analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 91.30% year-over-year
71.53% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -23.10%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.14), Price/Book (0.36) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 91.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (12.81) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -23.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -7.87%, Operating Margin at 7.98%, Profit Margin at -4.69%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -7.87% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -23.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SSP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SSP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.14x sits near its historical average of 0.16x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 22% below its historical high of 0.18x set in Mar 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 0.14x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › BROADCASTING
The Big Picture
E. W. Scripps Co Class A is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.2B with 23% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -4.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 31M in free cash flow and 45M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 23% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -4.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor BROADCASTING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact E. W. Scripps Co Class A.
Bottom Line
E. W. Scripps Co Class A is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About E. W. Scripps Co Class A(SSP)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
BROADCASTING
USA
EW Scripps Company is a media company through a portfolio of local and national media brands. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.