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The E W Scripps CoSSP +4.47%60 Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates SSP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks worse than 98.02% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. The E W Scripps Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.01.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, The E W Scripps Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SSP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, The E W Scripps Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.38. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
SSP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 98.02% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs SSP: 0.01
The E W Scripps Co (NAS:SSP) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
The E W Scripps Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
The E W Scripps Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The E W Scripps Co Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The E W Scripps Co (SSP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #990 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.01 is 99.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #990 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The E W Scripps Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The E W Scripps Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to CURI and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #990 out of 1010 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places The E W Scripps Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.01 is 99.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The E W Scripps Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.41, The E W Scripps Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.41, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is 99.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The E W Scripps Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co (SSP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $3.16 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 99.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.41. The E W Scripps Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (SSP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The E W Scripps Co (SSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.16 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77.
GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSP:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $3.16 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#990 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The E W Scripps Co is a media enterprise with interests in local and national media brands. It owns and operates a collection of daily and community newspapers in medium-sized cities in the southern and western portions of the United States. The company's operating segment includes Local Media, Scripps Networks, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Local Media segment. The Local Media segment includes local broadcast stations and their related digital operations.
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