E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) has net assets worth $100.69 Million USD as of June 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.65 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.55 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check E. W. Scripps Co Class A strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $100.69 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 2.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.65% |
| 5-Year Change | -36.76% |
| 10-Year Change | 31.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 24.82 |
E. W. Scripps Co Class A - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how E. W. Scripps Co Class A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see E. W. Scripps Co Class A stock valuation.
Annual Net Assets for E. W. Scripps Co Class A (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of E. W. Scripps Co Class A from 1986 to 2025. Also explore E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | -5.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | +14.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | -45.74% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | +8.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.97 Billion | +69.39% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +29.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | $897.93 Million | -3.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | $926.16 Million | -1.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | $937.49 Million | -0.89% |
| 2016-12-31 | $945.93 Million | +4.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | $900.98 Million | +73.29% |
| 2014-12-31 | $519.93 Million | -5.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | $547.74 Million | +1.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | $539.91 Million | +4.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | $517.00 Million | -12.60% |
| 2010-12-31 | $591.53 Million | +36.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | $433.25 Million | -27.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | $594.97 Million | -77.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.59 Billion | -4.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.70 Billion | +13.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.38 Billion | +13.46% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | +15.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | +20.26% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | +12.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.35 Billion | +5.80% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | +9.75% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +8.95% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +1.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | +11.05% |
| 1996-12-31 | $944.60 Million | -20.72% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +9.96% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | +26.04% |
| 1993-12-31 | $859.63 Million | +17.26% |
| 1992-12-31 | $733.10 Million | +8.75% |
| 1991-12-31 | $674.10 Million | +5.56% |
| 1990-12-31 | $638.60 Million | -0.82% |
| 1989-12-31 | $643.90 Million | +2.52% |
| 1988-12-31 | $628.10 Million | +29.00% |
| 1987-12-31 | $486.90 Million | +8.34% |
| 1986-12-31 | $449.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to E. W. Scripps Co Class A's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 250.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $890.00K | 0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-64.42 Million | -5.17% |
| Other Components | $1.89 Billion | 151.39% |
| Total Equity | $1.25 Billion | 100.00% |
E. W. Scripps Co Class A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of E. W. Scripps Co Class A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Jiangsu Boamax Technologies Group Co Ltd
SHE:002514
|
$266.57 Million |
|
SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited
BK:SC
|
$266.64 Million |
|
Kardemir Karabuk Demir Celik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS Class B
IS:KRDMB
|
$266.65 Million |
|
Alector Inc
NASDAQ:ALEC
|
$267.08 Million |
|
Lingnan Landscape Co Ltd
SHE:002717
|
$266.36 Million |
|
2Seventy Bio Inc
NASDAQ:TSVT
|
$266.14 Million |
|
Astarta Holding N.V.
WAR:AST
|
$266.02 Million |
|
Trigold Holdings Ltd
TWO:3709
|
$265.94 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in E. W. Scripps Co Class A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,318,014,000 to 1,246,092,000, a change of -71,922,000 (-5.5%).
- Net loss of 100,877,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 10,883,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 18,072,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-100.88 Million | -8.1% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $10.88 Million | +0.87% |
| Other Changes | $18.07 Million | +1.45% |
| Total Change | $- | -5.46% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares E. W. Scripps Co Class A's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.23x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.37x to 0.23x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-12-31 | $9.02 | $3.30 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $9.77 | $3.30 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $12.60 | $3.30 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $12.92 | $3.30 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $12.81 | $3.30 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $13.53 | $3.30 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $14.71 | $3.30 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $17.23 | $3.30 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $21.33 | $3.30 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $22.38 | $3.30 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $17.55 | $3.30 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $19.26 | $3.30 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $19.29 | $3.30 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $21.76 | $3.30 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $23.92 | $3.30 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $25.43 | $3.30 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $28.01 | $3.30 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $33.59 | $3.30 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $38.17 | $3.30 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $41.47 | $3.30 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $46.98 | $3.30 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $44.75 | $3.30 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $10.93 | $3.30 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $8.04 | $3.30 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $10.33 | $3.30 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.99 | $3.30 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.75 | $3.30 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $9.69 | $3.30 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $9.08 | $3.30 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.64 | $3.30 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $11.31 | $3.30 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.43 | $3.30 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.30 | $3.30 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $11.11 | $3.30 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $14.22 | $3.30 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $22.40 | $3.30 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $24.40 | $3.30 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $13.72 | $3.30 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $15.31 | $3.30 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $14.16 | $3.30 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently E. W. Scripps Co Class A utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -8.10%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -4.69%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.43x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.02x
- Recent ROE (-8.10%) is below the historical average (2.74%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7.59% | 3.29% | 0.64x | 3.58x | $-10.84 Million |
| 1987 | 9.28% | 3.94% | 0.75x | 3.14x | $-3.49 Million |
| 1988 | 11.16% | 5.77% | 0.78x | 2.48x | $7.29 Million |
| 1989 | 13.87% | 7.05% | 0.81x | 2.43x | $24.91 Million |
| 1990 | 7.52% | 3.70% | 0.85x | 2.38x | $-15.86 Million |
| 1991 | 9.58% | 4.97% | 0.76x | 2.53x | $-2.81 Million |
| 1992 | 11.44% | 6.64% | 0.74x | 2.33x | $10.59 Million |
| 1993 | 14.97% | 10.67% | 0.72x | 1.95x | $42.72 Million |
| 1994 | 11.32% | 10.06% | 0.71x | 1.59x | $14.34 Million |
| 1995 | 11.19% | 12.94% | 0.62x | 1.39x | $14.24 Million |
| 1996 | 16.66% | 14.03% | 0.77x | 1.55x | $62.94 Million |
| 1997 | 15.03% | 12.70% | 0.54x | 2.17x | $52.80 Million |
| 1998 | 12.28% | 9.02% | 0.62x | 2.19x | $24.33 Million |
| 1999 | 12.62% | 9.35% | 0.62x | 2.16x | $30.47 Million |
| 2000 | 12.79% | 9.51% | 0.67x | 2.01x | $35.67 Million |
| 2001 | 10.21% | 9.60% | 0.54x | 1.96x | $2.77 Million |
| 2002 | 12.43% | 12.26% | 0.54x | 1.89x | $36.75 Million |
| 2003 | 14.86% | 14.44% | 0.62x | 1.65x | $88.56 Million |
| 2004 | 14.49% | 14.02% | 0.63x | 1.63x | $94.20 Million |
| 2005 | 10.89% | 9.91% | 0.62x | 1.76x | $20.45 Million |
| 2006 | 13.68% | 14.14% | 0.58x | 1.68x | $95.08 Million |
| 2007 | -0.07% | -0.06% | 0.63x | 1.63x | $-246.66 Million |
| 2008 | -80.56% | -47.57% | 0.92x | 1.84x | $-535.75 Million |
| 2009 | -48.38% | -26.12% | 1.02x | 1.81x | $-252.93 Million |
| 2010 | 22.16% | 16.80% | 0.94x | 1.41x | $71.62 Million |
| 2011 | -3.02% | -2.13% | 0.75x | 1.89x | $-66.99 Million |
| 2012 | 7.44% | 4.45% | 0.88x | 1.91x | $-13.80 Million |
| 2013 | -0.09% | -0.06% | 0.85x | 1.76x | $-55.25 Million |
| 2014 | 2.03% | 1.21% | 0.84x | 1.99x | $-41.46 Million |
| 2015 | -9.15% | -11.52% | 0.43x | 1.87x | $-172.58 Million |
| 2016 | 7.11% | 7.13% | 0.55x | 1.83x | $-27.36 Million |
| 2017 | -1.40% | -1.52% | 0.41x | 2.27x | $-106.85 Million |
| 2018 | 2.20% | 1.76% | 0.54x | 2.30x | $-72.24 Million |
| 2019 | -2.05% | -1.36% | 0.38x | 3.97x | $-108.17 Million |
| 2020 | 23.15% | 14.50% | 0.38x | 4.18x | $153.01 Million |
| 2021 | 6.23% | 5.37% | 0.34x | 3.38x | $-74.33 Million |
| 2022 | 9.19% | 7.99% | 0.38x | 3.02x | $-17.18 Million |
| 2023 | -81.98% | -41.34% | 0.42x | 4.68x | $-1.06 Billion |
| 2024 | 11.09% | 5.83% | 0.48x | 3.94x | $14.42 Million |
| 2025 | -8.10% | -4.69% | 0.43x | 4.02x | $-225.49 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares E. W. Scripps Co Class A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Broadcasting industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Broadcasting
- Average net assets among peers: $160,775,742
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -896.66%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) | $100.69 Million | 7.59% | 35.21x | $266.43 Million |
| Beasley Broadcast Group Inc (BBGI) | $83.05 Million | 13.28% | 2.12x | $16.92 Million |
| FreeCast, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CAST) | $-117.67 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $46.11 Million |
| Cumulus Media Inc Class A (CMLS) | $389.83 Million | 194.34% | 3.55x | $2.54 Million |
| Curiositystream Inc. (CURI) | $106.69 Million | -34.40% | 0.07x | $157.99 Million |
| CuriosityStream Inc (CURIW) | $57.85 Million | -22.37% | 0.49x | $119.80 |
| Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (FLZH) | $31.32 Million | -48.78% | 0.92x | $4.39 Million |
| Fubotv Inc (FUBO) | $28.96K | -9048.21% | 17.95x | $292.98 Million |
| Gray Television Inc (GTN) | $155.96 Million | -3.98% | 3.08x | $457.88 Million |
| Gray Television Inc (GTN-A) | $216.19 Million | 22.23% | 7.66x | $58.92 Million |
| iHeartMedia Inc Class A (IHRT) | $684.51 Million | -38.66% | 11.18x | $364.82 Million |
About E. W. Scripps Co Class A
The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-… Read more