The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 80% Below Median

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What is The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQ6B with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks better than 88.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), The E W Scripps Co's current share price is €2.78. The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.18. The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SQ6B' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 1.04   Max: 2.15
Current: 0.23

During the past years, The E W Scripps Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.15. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 1.04.

FRA:SQ6B's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.41% of 656 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs FRA:SQ6B: 0.23

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The E W Scripps Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-2.983. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The E W Scripps Co  (FRA:SQ6B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.16 0.27 0.25 0.19

FRA:SQ6B vs CURI, IHRT, XHLD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.78/13.18
=0.21

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The E W Scripps Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-2.983/333.9520*333.9520
=-2.983

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.958 241.428 13.774
201612 10.939 241.432 15.131
201703 10.756 243.801 14.733
201706 10.347 244.955 14.106
201709 9.495 246.819 12.847
201712 9.698 246.524 13.137
201803 8.982 249.554 12.020
201806 9.523 251.989 12.620
201809 9.621 252.439 12.728
201812 10.092 251.233 13.415
201903 10.050 254.202 13.203
201906 10.031 256.143 13.078
201909 10.028 256.759 13.043
201912 9.982 256.974 12.972
202003 9.844 258.115 12.736
202006 9.408 257.797 12.187
202009 9.604 260.280 12.322
202012 11.700 260.474 15.000
202103 11.852 264.877 14.943
202106 14.513 271.696 17.838
202109 15.384 274.310 18.729
202112 16.724 278.802 20.032
202203 17.154 287.504 19.925
202206 18.242 296.311 20.559
202209 19.931 296.808 22.425
202212 19.410 296.797 21.840
202303 18.689 301.836 20.678
202306 11.088 305.109 12.136
202309 11.103 307.789 12.047
202312 8.022 306.746 8.733
202403 8.046 312.332 8.603
202406 8.117 314.175 8.628
202409 8.377 315.301 8.873
202412 9.935 315.605 10.513
202503 9.516 319.799 9.937
202506 8.559 322.561 8.861
202509 8.077 324.800 8.305
202512 7.934 324.054 8.176
202603 7.807 330.213 7.895
202606 -2.983 333.952 -2.983

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #76 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 2.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.21 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #76 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CURI and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #76 out of 656 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The E W Scripps Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.21 is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The E W Scripps Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.03, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.03, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is 79.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. 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 (FRA:SQ6B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.31, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 79.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.03. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Sep. 04, 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 (FRA:SQ6B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.31. GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQ6B:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (80% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: €2.31 vs. price of €2.78 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#76 of 656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SQ6B 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 SSP:USA
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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