E.W. Scripps Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
E.W. Scripps has a total shareholder equity of $1.3B and total debt of $2.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 203.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $5.1B and $3.8B respectively. E.W. Scripps's EBIT is $399.5M making its interest coverage ratio 1.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $31.7M.
Key information
203.39%
Debt to equity ratio
US$2.62b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 1.9x |
| Cash | US$31.66m |
| Equity | US$1.29b |
| Total liabilities | US$3.80b |
| Total assets | US$5.09b |
Recent financial health updates
These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt Extensively
Mar 13
Does E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 04These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Dec 15Is E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) A Risky Investment?
Aug 27Recent updates
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) After Its Second-Quarter Results
Aug 13What Is The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Share Price Doing?
Jul 10There's No Escaping The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Muted Revenues Despite A 25% Share Price Rise
Jun 19The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
May 14
FCC Rollback And WNBA Move Will Yield Mixed Media Outcomes
Easing of FCC restrictions and strategic refinancing may enhance operational efficiency, reduce debt, and boost earnings through consolidated growth and improved net margins.The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 47%
Mar 19E.W. Scripps: Debt Restructuring Buys Time, But Challenges Remain
Mar 16These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt Extensively
Mar 13The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares Leap 55% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Oct 12Does E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 04Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)
Aug 05US$10.13: That's What Analysts Think The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
May 13Here's Why It's Unlikely That The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Apr 30The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
Apr 04Investors Give The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Shares A 30% Hiding
Feb 08These 4 Measures Indicate That E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Dec 15A Look At The Fair Value Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP)
Nov 07Is E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) A Risky Investment?
Aug 27Does This Valuation Of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Aug 09At US$10.14, Is The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:SSP) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 19Should You Be Adding E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP) To Your Watchlist Today?
May 21The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ:SSP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price
Apr 27Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: SSP's short term assets ($623.9M) exceed its short term liabilities ($492.2M).
Long Term Liabilities: SSP's short term assets ($623.9M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($3.3B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: SSP's net debt to equity ratio (200.9%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: SSP's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 227.3% to 203.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: SSP's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (10.7%).
Interest Coverage: SSP's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (1.9x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/03 11:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The E.W. Scripps Company is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Edward Atorino | Benchmark Company |
| Daniel Kurnos | Benchmark Company |
| Karl Choi | BofA Global Research |