SSP (The E W Scripps Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.13 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 86% Below Median

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SSP The E W Scripps Co SSP
63 GF Score
Price $3.32
GF Value $3.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The E W Scripps Co SSP +12.16% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates SSP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks better than 91.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), The E W Scripps Co's current share price is $3.32. The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.89. The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.13.

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

SSP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.91   Max: 1.78
Current: 0.12

During the past years, The E W Scripps Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.91.

SSP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
91.48% of 728 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.775 vs SSP: 0.12

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The E W Scripps Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.758. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $24.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The E W Scripps Co  (NAS:SSP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
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SSP vs FUBO, CURI, GTN.A: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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The E W Scripps Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.32/24.89
=0.13

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.758/330.2130*330.2130
=5.758

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.710 241.018 3.713
201609 2.790 241.428 3.816
201612 2.469 241.432 3.377
201703 2.418 243.801 3.275
201706 2.622 244.955 3.535
201709 2.444 246.819 3.270
201712 3.200 246.524 4.286
201803 3.117 249.554 4.124
201806 3.462 251.989 4.537
201809 3.688 252.439 4.824
201812 3.894 251.233 5.118
201903 3.622 254.202 4.705
201906 3.946 256.143 5.087
201909 4.091 256.759 5.261
201912 5.227 256.974 6.717
202003 5.109 258.115 6.536
202006 4.408 257.797 5.646
202009 6.009 260.280 7.624
202012 7.168 260.474 9.087
202103 6.604 264.877 8.233
202106 6.859 271.696 8.336
202109 6.160 274.310 7.415
202112 6.823 278.802 8.081
202203 6.131 287.504 7.042
202206 6.769 296.311 7.543
202209 7.174 296.808 7.981
202212 8.031 296.797 8.935
202303 6.302 301.836 6.894
202306 6.914 305.109 7.483
202309 6.710 307.789 7.199
202312 7.280 306.746 7.837
202403 6.614 312.332 6.993
202406 6.696 314.175 7.038
202409 7.509 315.301 7.864
202412 8.312 315.605 8.697
202503 6.034 319.799 6.230
202506 6.143 322.561 6.289
202509 5.944 324.800 6.043
202512 6.311 324.054 6.431
202603 5.758 330.213 5.758

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.13 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (SSP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.13 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 728 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.13 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.13 is 83.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 728 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 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The E W Scripps Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FUBO and CURI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The E W Scripps Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.13 is 83.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The E W Scripps Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.78, 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 728 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 0.13 is 83.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.78 — 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 PS Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 83.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. The E W Scripps Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (SSP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 08, 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 $3.32 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10. GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SSP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.13 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $3.32 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#62 of 728)

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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