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The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US8110544025
CUSIP
811054402
Industry
Broadcasting
IPO Date
Jun 29, 1988

Highlights

Market Cap
$330.18M
Enterprise Value
$319.96M
EPS (TTM)
-$1.87
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.15B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$648.17M
EBITDA (TTM)
$100.86M
Year Range
$1.91 - $4.98
Target Price
$3.90
ROA (TTM)
-3.28%
ROE (TTM)
-13.20%

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The E.W. Scripps Company

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The E.W. Scripps Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) has returned -6.77% so far this year and 25.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SSP has returned -12.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


The E.W. Scripps Company

1D
-1.85%
1M
-10.36%
YTD
-6.77%
6M
51.22%
1Y
25.68%
3Y*
-26.61%
5Y*
-28.38%
10Y*
-12.89%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, SSP's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +92.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2008 at -94.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SSP closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 12, 2009 with a return of +44.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 1, 2008 at -92.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-16.04%23.88%-10.36%-6.77%
2025-14.93%-13.83%82.72%-32.09%10.45%32.43%1.70%0.00%-17.73%-1.22%74.07%-5.67%80.54%
2024-0.25%-49.44%-2.48%-4.33%-27.66%15.44%19.75%-47.61%13.96%49.44%-40.39%10.50%-72.34%
202313.34%-15.59%-25.44%-10.41%-6.52%16.12%7.76%-22.52%-28.27%-0.18%26.33%15.63%-39.42%
20225.94%8.59%-6.60%-20.83%-3.58%-21.42%14.35%4.84%-24.62%25.91%5.57%-11.95%-31.83%
2021-3.14%27.08%2.39%12.20%-1.90%-3.87%-6.42%-2.83%-2.59%2.99%-0.38%4.43%26.55%

Benchmark Metrics

The E.W. Scripps Company has an annualized alpha of 3.54%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 157.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 109.28% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
3.54%
Beta
1.03
0.12
Upside Capture
109.28%
Downside Capture
157.00%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SSP ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


SSP Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
SSP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SSP Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
SSP Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
SSP Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
SSP Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SSPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.27

0.90

-0.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.22

1.39

-0.17

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.37

1.40

-1.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.70

6.61

-5.91

Explore SSP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The E.W. Scripps Company provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.00$0.00$1.03

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.31%1.27%1.27%0.00%0.00%5.42%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The E.W. Scripps Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The E.W. Scripps Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The E.W. Scripps Company was 99.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current The E.W. Scripps Company drawdown is 97.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.53%Jun 8, 20041196Mar 9, 2009
-39.41%Apr 12, 1990140Oct 30, 199075Feb 15, 1991215
-33.17%Apr 23, 1998118Oct 8, 1998519Oct 27, 2000637
-24.34%Apr 11, 2002127Oct 9, 2002157May 27, 2003284
-23.69%Nov 1, 1993108Apr 5, 199465Jul 8, 1994173

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The E.W. Scripps Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The E.W. Scripps Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SSP relative to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, SSP has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SSP in comparison with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, SSP has a P/B value of 0.3. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items