The E.W. Scripps Company
SSPCommunication ServicesNASDAQBroadcasting
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Daily timeframeOperating under the Broadcasting umbrella, The E.W. Scripps Company is a communication services company. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. Valued at $297.5M, SSP is a micro-cap name in its sector. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments.
Market Cap
$297.5M
Beta
0.69
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-3.21
EPS (TTM)
$-14.10
EPS (Fwd)
$-1.00
ROE
-174.7%
ROA
1.8%
Cash
$13.0M
Total Debt
$2.62B
Free CF
$92.4M
52W Change
57.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SSP stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 31, 2026 close, SSP finished 8.68% below its 150-day moving average ($3.57) and 9.44% below its 200-day moving average ($3.60). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SSP overbought or oversold?
At the August 31, 2026 close, SSP's RSI(14) was 47.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $13.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.62B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $92.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of -174.7% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $2.45B (2022) to $2.15B (2025), a 12% decline worth watching.
SSP's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence The E.W. Scripps Company's trajectory.