The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.54 (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
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What is The E W Scripps Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B +4.72% 62 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.54 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. The E W Scripps Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

The E W Scripps Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.52) to Mar. 2026 (0.54). It may suggest that The E W Scripps Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.


The E W Scripps Co  (FRA:SQ6B) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.


The E W Scripps Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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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
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.52 0.52 0.54 0.54 0.54
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The E W Scripps Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

The E W Scripps Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2308.26/4277.368
=0.54

The E W Scripps Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2302.951/4253.247
=0.54

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.54 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors.
Is The E W Scripps Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.54. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to FUBO and CURI?
The E W Scripps Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.54 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. The E W Scripps Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.54. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.54. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.54 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:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.54
  • 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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