The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) FCF Margin %: 0.07% (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below 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
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What is The E W Scripps Co FCF Margin %?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B +4.72% 62 FCF Margin % is 0.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 7.59. 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 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks worse than 55.31% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The E W Scripps Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. The E W Scripps Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €447 Mil. Therefore, The E W Scripps Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07%.

As of today, The E W Scripps Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.65%.

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

FRA:SQ6B' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.38   Med: 7.59   Max: 13.79
Current: 0.69


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The E W Scripps Co was 13.79%. The lowest was -8.38%. And the median was 7.59%.

FRA:SQ6B's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
55.31% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.37 vs FRA:SQ6B: 0.69


The E W Scripps Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:SQ6B vs FUBO, CURI, GTN.A: FCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where The E W Scripps Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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The E W Scripps Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=5.57/1836.6
=0.30 %

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.303/447.091
=0.07 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 0.07% mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a FCF Margin % of 0.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #557 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's FCF Margin % too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.07% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 7.59. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.37. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.07% is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #557 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to FUBO and CURI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #557 out of 1007 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The E W Scripps Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.37. The E W Scripps Co's value of 0.07% is 97% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 2.37, 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.37, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.07% is 97% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.07%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 7.59. 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 FCF Margin % is 0.07%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 97% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.37. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current FCF Margin % is 0.07% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 0.07% (99% below median its 10-year median of 7.59)
  • GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €2.66 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97% below the Media - Diversified median (#557 of 1007)

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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