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Stations Owned # is the number of stations owned by the company, while Stations Leased is the number of stations leased by the company. A media company with more stations in operation has a higher potential to generate larger audiences.
Sinclair's Stations Owned # for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 177.00
, which lower from pervious quarter (Sep. 2025)'s result by 72.60%.
Sinclair's Stations Owned # for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 656.00
, which higher from pervious year (Dec. 2024)'s result by 254.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sinclair's Stations Owned # or its related term are showing as below:
SBGI's Stations Owned # is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Stations Owned # only.
The number of total stations for TV and Radio companies is important in regards to their audience. A media company with more stations in operation has a higher potential to generate larger audiences. In some cases, companies will lease stations instead of acquiring them due to the high acquisition cost.
Sinclair Stations Owned # Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sinclair's Stations Owned # 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.
SBGI vs NMAX, IHRT, GTN.A: Stations Owned # Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sinclair's Stations Owned #, along with its competitors' market caps and Stations Owned # 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 (SBGI) has a Stations Owned # of 177.00 as of Mar. 2026. Stations Owned is the number of stations owned by the company. View historical data on Sinclair and its competitors.
Is Sinclair's Stations Owned # too high?
Sinclair's current Stations Owned # is 177.00. Overall, Sinclair has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinclair's Stations Owned # compare to NMAX and IHRT?
Sinclair's Stations Owned # of 177.00 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 Stations Owned # for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Stations Owned # depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Stations Owned # 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 Stations Owned # mean?
A high Stations Owned # can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stations Owned is the number of stations owned by the company. View historical data on Sinclair and its competitors. Sinclair's current Stations Owned # is 177.00. 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 $13.30, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stations Owned # is 177.00. Sinclair's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stations Owned # calculated?
Stations Owned # is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sinclair (SBGI), the current Stations Owned # is 177.00 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 Sinclair (SBGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinclair stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.30.
GuruFocus considers Sinclair to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBGI:
Stations Owned #: 177.00
GF Value™: $13.30 vs. price of $14.47 (8.8% above fair value)
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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