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The E W Scripps CoSSP +12.16%63 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.50% as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks better than 93.34% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 34.50%.
The E W Scripps Co (NAS:SSP) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
The E W Scripps Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
The E W Scripps Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
SSP vs FUBO, CURI, GTN.A: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 34.50% mean?
The E W Scripps Co (SSP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 34.50% as of Aug. 08, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.50%. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19. The E W Scripps Co's value of 34.50% is 18057.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The E W Scripps Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The E W Scripps Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to FUBO and CURI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #62 out of 931 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places The E W Scripps Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19. The E W Scripps Co's value of 34.50% is 18057.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.19, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 34.50% is 18057.9% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.50%. 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 (SSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.50% and 18057.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.19. The E W Scripps Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (SSP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.50% as of Aug. 08, 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 (SSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10.
GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSP:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 34.50%
GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $3.32 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18057.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#62 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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