SSP EW SCRIPPS PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 21, 2025, the SSP stock has a PE ratio of 2.01. This is based on the current EPS of $1.01 and the stock price of $2.03 per share.
SSP PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of EW SCRIPPS over the last nine years is 47.46. The current 2.01 PE ratio is 96% below the historical average. Over the past nine years, SSP's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2018 quarter at 412.5, with a price of $16.5 and an EPS of $0.04. The Dec 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.19, with a price of $2.21 and an EPS of $1.01.
EW SCRIPPS PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 370.19% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -65.33% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.19 | N/A | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $7.99 | -$11.84 |
| 2022 | 7.71 | -65.33% | $13.19 | $1.71 |
| 2021 | 22.24 | 370.19% | $19.35 | $0.87 |
| 2020 | 4.73 | N/A | $15.29 | $3.23 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $15.71 | -$0.23 |
| 2018 | 62.92 | N/A | $15.73 | $0.25 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $15.63 | -$0.16 |
| 2016 | 24.16 | N/A | $19.33 | $0.8 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $19 | -$1.06 |
| 2014 | 124.17 | N/A | $22.35 | $0.18 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $21.72 | -$0.01 |
| 2012 | 15.44 | N/A | $10.81 | $0.7 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $8.01 | -$0.27 |
| 2010 | 4.98 | N/A | $10.15 | $2.04 |
EW SCRIPPS PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 2.19 | N/A | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $2.25 | -$3.1 |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | N/A | $3.14 | -$3.66 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $3.93 | -$11.61 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $7.99 | -$11.84 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.48 | -$7.8 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $9.15 | -$7.22 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.71 | 0% | $9.41 | $1.22 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.71 | -9.72% | $13.19 | $1.71 |
| Sep 2022 | 8.54 | 0.71% | $11.27 | $1.32 |
| Jun 2022 | 8.48 | -57.58% | $12.47 | $1.47 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.99 | -10.12% | $20.79 | $1.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 22.24 | 308.82% | $19.35 | $0.87 |
| Sep 2021 | 5.44 | -7.17% | $18.06 | $3.32 |
| Jun 2021 | 5.86 | 0.34% | $20.39 | $3.48 |
SSP average PE ratio chart
SSP's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SSP PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks CMCSA and NYT, SSP's PE ratio stands lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SSP EW SCRIPPS Co | 2.01 | $176M |
| NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc | 6.74 | $4.47B |
| CMCSA Comcast Corp | 8.06 | $127.04B |
| NYT New York Times Co | 27.3 | $7.98B |
| MEG Montrose Environmental Group Inc | N/A | $483.85M |
| GCI Gannett Co Inc | N/A | $511.37M |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $52.47M |
Frequently asked questions
What is EW SCRIPPS's PE ratio?
As of Apr 21, 2025, SSP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 2.01.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for EW SCRIPPS (SSP)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for SSP stock is 6.93.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for EW SCRIPPS (SSP)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for SSP stock is 10.55.
What is the highest PE ratio for SSP?
In the last nine years, the Sep 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 412.5.
How does the current PE ratio for SSP compare to its historical average?
SSP's current price to earnings ratio is 96% below its 9-year historical average.
Why is EW SCRIPPS's PE ratio so low?
SSP's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 2.01 is considered low.
How is SSP's PE ratio calculated (EW SCRIPPS PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), EW SCRIPPS's stock price is $2.03. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.01. Therefore, EW SCRIPPS's P/E ratio for today is 2.01. PE RATIO(2.01) = STOCK PRICE($2.03) / TTM EPS($1.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.