The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) ROCE %: 4.67% (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 ROCE %?

The E W Scripps Co FRA:SQ6B +4.72% 62 ROCE % is 4.67% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. The E W Scripps Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.67%.

The E W Scripps Co  (FRA:SQ6B) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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The E W Scripps Co ROCE % Historical Data

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

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
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The E W Scripps Co ROCE % Calculation

The E W Scripps Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=86.652/( ( (4964.639 - 460.686) + (4277.368 - 387.375) )/ 2 )
=86.652/( (4503.953+3889.993)/ 2 )
=86.652/4196.973
=2.06 %

The E W Scripps Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=181.684/( ( (4277.368 - 387.375) + (4253.247 - 365.322) )/ 2 )
=181.684/( ( 3889.993 + 3887.925 )/ 2 )
=181.684/3888.959
=4.67 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 4.67% mean?
The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B) has a ROCE % of 4.67% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The E W Scripps Co's ROCE % too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current ROCE % is 4.67%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.18. The E W Scripps Co's value of 4.67% is 47.1% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to FUBO and CURI?
The E W Scripps Co's ROCE % of 4.67% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.18. The E W Scripps Co's value of 4.67% is 47.1% 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 ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.18, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current ROCE % of 4.67% is 47.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current ROCE % is 4.67%. 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 ROCE % is 4.67% and 47.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.18. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (FRA:SQ6B), the current ROCE % is 4.67% 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:

  • ROCE %: 4.67%
  • GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €2.66 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.1% above the Media - Diversified median

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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