SSP (The E W Scripps Co) Current Accrued Expense: $350 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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SSP The E W Scripps Co SSP
60 GF Score
Price $3.22
GF Value $2.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is The E W Scripps Co Current Accrued Expense?

The E W Scripps Co SSP -2.73% 60 Current Accrued Expense is $350 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

The E W Scripps Co's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $350 Mil.

The E W Scripps Co's quarterly Current Accrued Expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($238 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($324 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($324 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($350 Mil).

The E W Scripps Co's annual Current Accrued Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($248 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($208 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($208 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($238 Mil).

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The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
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The E W Scripps Co Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $350 Mil mean?
The E W Scripps Co (SSP) has a Current Accrued Expense of $350 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors.
Is The E W Scripps Co's Current Accrued Expense too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current Current Accrued Expense is $350 Mil. 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 Current Accrued Expense compare to CURI and IHRT?
The E W Scripps Co's Current Accrued Expense of $350 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Accrued Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. The E W Scripps Co's current Current Accrued Expense is $350 Mil. 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 $2.78, compared to a current price of $3.22 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $350 Mil. 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 Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (SSP), the current Current Accrued Expense is $350 Mil 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 $3.22 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.78. GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SSP:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $350 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.78 vs. price of $3.22 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SQ6B:Germany
Address 312 Walnut Street, Suite 2800, Scripps Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
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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