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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 56 (better than 56% compared with investment alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast (Broadcasting, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sinclair Broadcast are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 85 (better than 85% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 58, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 21). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 56, is a buy recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's financial characteristics. As the company Sinclair Broadcast's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 85) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 21) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 58), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 85% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. 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 | X-Large |
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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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85 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 42 |
|
79 |
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79 |
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21 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 41 |
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46 |
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27 |
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58 |
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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 |
|
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 56 (better than 56% compared with investment alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast (Broadcasting, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sinclair Broadcast are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 85 (better than 85% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 58, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 21). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 56, is a buy recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's financial characteristics. As the company Sinclair Broadcast's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 85) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 21) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 58), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 85% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. 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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85 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 42 |
|
79 |
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79 |
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21 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 41 |
|
46 |
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27 |
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58 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 53 |
|
94 |
|
79 |
|
56 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sinclair Broadcast shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Sinclair Broadcast. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 73, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 73% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Sinclair Broadcast's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 92% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 93 (dividends are expected to be higher than 93% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 79% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Sinclair Broadcast to 21. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 85, is a buy recommendation based on Sinclair Broadcast's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...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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73 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 17 |
|
93 |
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94 |
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92 |
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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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21 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 88 |
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100 |
|
93 |
|
93 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 85 |
|
96 |
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79 |
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85 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 21 (better than 21% compared with alternatives), Sinclair Broadcast shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Sinclair Broadcast. Sales Growth has a below market rank of 35, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 65% of its competitors. The same is valid for Capital Growth, with a rank of 21, and Profit Growth, with a rank of 12. Currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 88% of its competitors). Only shareholders are optimistic. Stock Returns are above average at a rank of 75, which means that the stock returns have recently been above 75% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 21, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That picture may be the result for a company that has reached the bottom. All went south for Sinclair Broadcast, and it still looks bad, but some investors already see light at the end of the tunnel, rewarding the stock with recent above-market stock returns. It could also mean that investors are correcting an overreaction to negative news. If that were the case, the positive stock returns are not yet a sign of recovery. Investors should look closely at the Value and Sentiment indicators before they make a stock purchasing decision, because growth is unlikely to be the driving argument behind this investment. 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, especially since the growth performance is low here. ...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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35 |
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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 |
|
76 |
|
21 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 27 |
|
45 |
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53 |
|
75 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 42 |
|
79 |
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79 |
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21 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 58 (better than 58% 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 93, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 93% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 12, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 88% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 41, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 59% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 58 (better than 58% 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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12 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 100 |
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93 |
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90 |
|
93 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 37 |
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40 |
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18 |
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41 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 41 |
|
46 |
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27 |
|
58 |
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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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new |
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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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new |
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Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Sinclair Broadcast from April 24, 2025.
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