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Sinclair Broadcast (NasdaqGS:SBGI)
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Sinclair Broadcast stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with investment alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast (Broadcasting, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sinclair Broadcast are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 89) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 65, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Sinclair Broadcast exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 47), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 89). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 65) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Index | Dividends USA, NASDAQ |
| Size class | Medium |
21-Aug-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.
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Research History: Sinclair Broadcast
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 85 |
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96 |
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79 |
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47 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 42 |
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79 |
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79 |
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89 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 41 |
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46 |
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27 |
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65 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 11 |
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26 |
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25 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 27 |
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80 |
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57 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with investment alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast (Broadcasting, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sinclair Broadcast are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 89) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 65, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Sinclair Broadcast exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 47), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 89). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 65) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 85 |
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96 |
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79 |
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47 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 42 |
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79 |
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79 |
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89 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 41 |
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46 |
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27 |
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65 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 53 |
|
94 |
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79 |
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84 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for Sinclair Broadcast. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 74, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 74% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Sinclair Broadcast's revenue size. The same is valid for dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 97, which means that dividends are expected to be higher than for 97% of comparable investments. On the other hand, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is less favorable than for 84% of alternatives (only 16% of peers have an even higher ratio). The same is valid for the Price-to-Profit (or Price / Earnings, P/E) ratio, which is higher than for 55% of comparable companies, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 47, is a hold recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. This is a somewhat surprising picture, because it means that profits are low while dividends are high. One interpretation could be that profits are expected to increase, justifying the high dividend payments. But it could also mean that the company desperately keeps the high dividends to avoid a collapsing share price. This would be a rather dangerous constellation. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is especially important in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 92 |
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80 |
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77 |
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74 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 17 |
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93 |
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94 |
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45 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 97 |
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60 |
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44 |
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16 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 88 |
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100 |
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93 |
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97 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 85 |
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96 |
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79 |
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47 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sinclair Broadcast shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sinclair Broadcast. Sales Growth has a rank of 81 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 81% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 12% of competitors with a rank of 98, and Stock Returns with the rank of 61 is also an outperformance. Only Profit Growth is low with a rank of 12 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 88% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 89, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. All three operating growth indicators, namely revenue, profit, and capital growth, are showing improvements. This is a good indication of a company with a positive future. That might, at the same time, be the simple reason why profit growth is low. A growing company needs money and thus can't yet show high profit growth. Look out for signs in corporate communication about extra growth efforts costing time and money. If that is the case, Sinclair Broadcast is a good growth stock. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 51 |
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90 |
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8 |
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81 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 79 |
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22 |
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92 |
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12 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 28 |
|
77 |
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76 |
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98 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 27 |
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45 |
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53 |
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61 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 42 |
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79 |
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79 |
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89 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with alternatives), the company Sinclair Broadcast has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sinclair Broadcast is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Sinclair Broadcast and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 89, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 89% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 16, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 84% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 47, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 53% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Sinclair Broadcast are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Sinclair Broadcast and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 4 |
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10 |
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9 |
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16 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 100 |
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93 |
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90 |
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89 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 37 |
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40 |
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18 |
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47 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 41 |
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46 |
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27 |
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65 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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17 |
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21 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 50 |
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50 |
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75 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 43 |
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72 |
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27 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 8 |
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11 |
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12 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 11 |
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26 |
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25 |
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