The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) EV-to-FCF: 225.83 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 881% Above Median

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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 EV-to-FCF?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B +4.72% 62 EV-to-FCF is 225.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 881% above its 10-year median of 23.01. 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. Among 614 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks worse than 95.44% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The E W Scripps Co's Enterprise Value is €2,870 Mil. The E W Scripps Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €13 Mil. Therefore, The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 225.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SQ6B' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -132.75   Med: 23.01   Max: 1330.21
Current: 214.44

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The E W Scripps Co was 1330.21. The lowest was -132.75. And the median was 23.01.

FRA:SQ6B's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
95.44% of 614 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.48 vs FRA:SQ6B: 214.44

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-30), The E W Scripps Co's stock price is €2.66. The E W Scripps Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.590. Therefore, The E W Scripps Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


The E W Scripps Co  (FRA:SQ6B) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

The E W Scripps Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.66/-1.590
=At Loss

The E W Scripps Co's share price for today is €2.66.
The E W Scripps Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-1.590.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


The E W Scripps Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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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
EV-to-FCF 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 12.50 13.89 27.41 530.15 219.09

FRA:SQ6B vs FUBO, CURI, GTN.A: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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The E W Scripps Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=2870.061/12.709
=225.83

The E W Scripps Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,870 Mil.
The E W Scripps Co's Free Cash Flow 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 €13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 225.83 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a EV-to-FCF of 225.83 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. This is 881% above median its historical median of 23.01. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #586 out of 614 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current EV-to-FCF of 225.83 is 881% above median its 10-year median of 23.01. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.48. The E W Scripps Co's value of 225.83 is 1867.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #586 out of 614 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to FUBO and CURI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #586 out of 614 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The E W Scripps Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.48. The E W Scripps Co's value of 225.83 is 1867.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.01 vs. the industry median of 11.48, The E W Scripps Co 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.48, based on 614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current EV-to-FCF of 225.83 is 1867.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current EV-to-FCF is 225.83, which is 881% above median its own 10-year median of 23.01. 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 EV-to-FCF is 225.83, which is 881% above median its 10-year median of 23.01 and 1867.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.48. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current EV-to-FCF is 225.83 as of Jul. 30, 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:

  • EV-to-FCF: 225.83 (881% above median its 10-year median of 23.01)
  • GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €2.66 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1867.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#586 of 614)

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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