SinclairSBGI +6.65%58 EV-to-FCF is 29.79 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 14.29. GuruFocus rates SBGI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Media - Diversified companies, Sinclair ranks worse than 74.39% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sinclair's Enterprise Value is $4,588 Mil.
Sinclair's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $154 Mil. Therefore, Sinclair's EV-to-FCF for today is 29.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sinclair's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SBGI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.9 Med: 14.29 Max: 333.56
Current: 29.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sinclair was 333.56. The lowest was -53.90. And the median was 14.29.
SBGI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 74.39% of 613
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs SBGI: 29.79
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.
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.
Sinclair's share price for today is $13.76.
Sinclair'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 $0.900.
* 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.
Sinclair EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sinclair EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sinclair'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sinclair'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.
Sinclair EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sinclair's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sinclair's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sinclair's current Enterprise Value is $4,588 Mil.
Sinclair'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 $154 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-FCF of 29.79 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sinclair and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 14.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #456 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Sinclair's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sinclair's current EV-to-FCF of 29.79 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 14.29. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Sinclair's value of 29.79 is 159.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #456 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sinclair has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinclair's EV-to-FCF compare to NMAX and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #456 out of 613 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sinclair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Sinclair's value of 29.79 is 159.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.29 vs. the industry median of 11.46, 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.46, based on 613 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. Sinclair's current EV-to-FCF of 29.79 is 159.9% 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 Sinclair and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinclair's current EV-to-FCF is 29.79, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 14.29. 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 $13.27, compared to a current price of $13.76 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.79, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 14.29 and 159.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.46. Sinclair's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Sinclair (SBGI), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.79 as of Jun. 28, 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 $13.76 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.27.
GuruFocus considers Sinclair to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBGI:
EV-to-FCF: 29.79 (108% above median its 10-year median of 14.29)
GF Value™: $13.27 vs. price of $13.76 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#456 of 613)
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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