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SinclairSBGI -3.12%62 EV-to-OCF is 26.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 11.96. GuruFocus rates SBGI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Media - Diversified companies, Sinclair ranks worse than 85.1% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sinclair's Enterprise Value is $4,533 Mil.
Sinclair's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $171 Mil. Therefore, Sinclair's EV-to-OCF for today is 26.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sinclair's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SBGI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -613.09 Med: 11.96 Max: 47.65
Current: 26.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sinclair was 47.65. The lowest was -613.09. And the median was 11.96.
SBGI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.1% of 1020
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.62
vs SBGI: 26.51
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sinclair's share price for today is $14.125.
Sinclair's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.750.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sinclair EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sinclair EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sinclair's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sinclair's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Sinclair EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sinclair's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sinclair's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sinclair's current Enterprise Value is $4,533 Mil.
Sinclair's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $171 Mil.
* 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.
Sinclair (SBGI) has a EV-to-OCF of 26.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is 122% above median its historical median of 11.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #868 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Sinclair's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sinclair's current EV-to-OCF of 26.51 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.96. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.62. Sinclair's value of 26.51 is 473.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #868 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinclair has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinclair's EV-to-OCF compare to NMAX and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #868 out of 1020 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sinclair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.62. Sinclair's value of 26.51 is 473.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.96 vs. the industry median of 4.62, Sinclair has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.62, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sinclair's current EV-to-OCF of 26.51 is 473.8% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinclair's current EV-to-OCF is 26.51, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 11.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinclair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinclair (SBGI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.30, compared to a current price of $14.13 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 26.51, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.96 and 473.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.62. Sinclair's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sinclair (SBGI), the current EV-to-OCF is 26.51 as of Aug. 20, 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 Sinclair (SBGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinclair stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.13 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.30.
GuruFocus considers Sinclair to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBGI:
EV-to-OCF: 26.51 (122% above median its 10-year median of 11.96)
GF Value™: $13.30 vs. price of $14.13 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 473.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#868 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sinclair Inc. is the owner-operator of the second largest portfolio of television stations in the United States, with 185 full power stations in 86 markets, covering 40% of US households. Of the firm's roughly 600 channels, 150 are affiliated with the four national broadcasters—Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC—with over 80 other channels aligned with The CW (Nexstar) and MyNetworkTV (Fox). Sinclair owns the Tennis Channel and stakes in Marquee Sports Network and YES Network, providing their premium sports content to pay-TV distributors.
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