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Scripps Company motto is "Give light and the people will find their own way." Our vision statement is We Create Connection. We serve audiences and businesses through a portfolio of more than 60 local television stations in more than 40 markets and national news and entertainment networks.
Operating margin is thin at 8.56%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 14.3% YoY. Margins deteriorated 7.9pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 98% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 8.48% to 3.63%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$2.14B
▼ -14.3% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-$99M
▼ -169.0% YoY
Op. Margin
8.46%
▼ -7.9pp YoY
ROIC
3.58%
▼ -4.8pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
$15M
▼ -97.8% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$60M
▼ -85.5% YoY
Net Debt
$2.60B
Cash & Equiv.
$84M
5Y CAGR: +3.0%
5Y CAGR: -51.1%
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