The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) EPS (Basic): €-1.59 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SQ6B The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B
62 GF Score
Price €2.66
GF Value €2.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is The E W Scripps Co EPS (Basic)?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B +4.72% 62 EPS (Basic) is €-1.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQ6B with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

The E W Scripps Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.17. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.59.

The E W Scripps Co's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.17. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.59.

The E W Scripps Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.35. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.86.

During the past 12 months, The E W Scripps Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -308.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, The E W Scripps Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 129.90% per year. The lowest was -50.00% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

The E W Scripps Co  (FRA:SQ6B) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

The E W Scripps Co EPS (Basic) Related Terms

The E W Scripps Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 1.61 -10.86 0.97 -1.60

The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) 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 -0.20 -0.51 -0.47 -0.43 -0.17
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The E W Scripps Co EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

The E W Scripps Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-86.149-54.3)/88.024
=-1.60

The E W Scripps Co's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-1.548-14.005)/89.767
=-0.17

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.59

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €-1.59 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a EPS (Basic) of €-1.59 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors.
Is The E W Scripps Co's EPS (Basic) too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.59. Overall, The E W Scripps Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The E W Scripps Co's EPS (Basic) compare to FUBO and CURI?
The E W Scripps Co's EPS (Basic) of €-1.59 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 EPS (Basic) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. The E W Scripps Co's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.59. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.80, compared to a current price of €2.66 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €-1.59. The E W Scripps Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current EPS (Basic) is €-1.59 as of Mar. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €2.66 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.80. GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQ6B:

  • EPS (Basic): €-1.59
  • GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €2.66 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs

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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