Sinclair Broadcast Group Stock Analysis

SBGI Stock  USD 14.96  0.35  2.40%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Sinclair Broadcast Group extending back to June 07, 1995. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Sinclair Broadcast stands at 14.96, as last reported on the 16th of February 2026, with the highest price reaching 15.11 and the lowest price hitting 14.59 during the day.
IPO Date
6th of June 1995
200 Day MA
14.5385
50 Day MA
15.0862
Beta
0.95
 
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Sinclair Broadcast has over 4.28 Billion in debt which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing. As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Debt To Equity is increasing as compared to previous years. The Sinclair Broadcast's current Debt Equity Ratio is estimated to increase to 6.94, while Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to decrease to under 3.6 B. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Sinclair Broadcast's Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Sinclair Broadcast's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Sinclair Broadcast's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Sinclair Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Sinclair Broadcast's stakeholders.
For many companies, including Sinclair Broadcast, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Sinclair Broadcast Group, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Sinclair Broadcast's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
3.0042
Enterprise Value Ebitda
8.2344
Price Sales
0.3124
Shares Float
37 M
Dividend Share
1
Given that Sinclair Broadcast's debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which Sinclair Broadcast is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of Sinclair Broadcast to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, Sinclair Broadcast is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of Sinclair Broadcast's assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Sale Purchase Of Stock is decreasing as compared to previous years. . As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Price Fair Value is increasing as compared to previous years.
Sinclair Broadcast Group is undervalued with Real Value of 16.21 and Target Price of 17.29. The main objective of Sinclair Broadcast stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Sinclair Broadcast Group is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Sinclair Broadcast's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Sinclair Broadcast stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and Sinclair Broadcast's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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Sinclair Stock Analysis Notes

About 17.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The book value of Sinclair Broadcast was at this time reported as 4.98. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.89. Sinclair Broadcast recorded a loss per share of 0.56. The entity last dividend was issued on the 1st of December 2025. The firm had 2:1 split on the 29th of May 1998. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. operates as a media company in the United States. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Sinclair Brdcst operates under Entertainment classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 11500 people. To find out more about Sinclair Broadcast Group contact David Smith at 410 568 1500 or learn more at https://sbgi.net.

Sinclair Broadcast Quarterly Total Revenue

773 Million

Sinclair Broadcast Investment Alerts

Sinclair Broadcast generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Sinclair Broadcast has a poor financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
About 67.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Versor Investments LP Makes New 568,000 Investment in Sinclair, Inc. SBGI

Sinclair Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Sinclair Broadcast's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2006-02-08
2005-12-310.090.08-0.0111 
2004-05-06
2004-03-31-0.04-0.030.0125 
1999-07-29
1999-06-30-0.02-0.010.0150 
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Sinclair Broadcast Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Sinclair Broadcast's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Sinclair Broadcast's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Sinclair Broadcast's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Sinclair Broadcast's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Sinclair Broadcast Thematic Classifications

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Sinclair Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd2025-06-30
100 K
Note, although Sinclair Broadcast's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Sinclair Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 1.04 B.

Sinclair Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of (0.01) %, which may suggest that it does not properly executes on its current pricing strategies or is unable to control all of the operational costs. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.03 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.03.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.09  0.10 
Return On Capital Employed 0.09  0.07 
Return On Assets 0.05  0.05 
Return On Equity 0.48  0.50 

Management Efficiency

Sinclair Broadcast has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0385 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0385 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of (0.1152) %, meaning that it created substantial loss on money invested by shareholders. Sinclair Broadcast's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Sinclair Broadcast manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Return On Tangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Sinclair Broadcast's current Return On Assets is estimated to increase to 0.05, while Return On Capital Employed is projected to decrease to 0.07. As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Return On Tangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Sinclair Broadcast's current Intangibles To Total Assets is estimated to increase to 0.69, while Total Assets are projected to decrease to under 4.9 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 9.02  9.47 
Tangible Book Value Per Share(41.01)(43.06)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 5.63  6.74 
Price Book Value Ratio 1.64  1.72 
Enterprise Value Multiple 5.63  6.74 
Price Fair Value 1.64  1.72 
Enterprise Value2.3 B1.9 B
At Sinclair Broadcast, effective management practices are pivotal to sustaining long-term profitability. We delve into financial metrics and market conditions to provide a comprehensive analysis of the stock's prospects.
Dividend Yield
0.0684
Operating Margin
0.0285
Profit Margin
(0.01)
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0668
Beta
0.95

Technical Drivers

As of the 16th of February 2026, Sinclair Broadcast has the Risk Adjusted Performance of (0.02), coefficient of variation of (3,038), and Variance of 6.86. In relation to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model makes it possible for you to check existing technical drivers of Sinclair Broadcast, as well as the relationship between them.

Sinclair Broadcast Price Movement Analysis

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Sinclair Broadcast Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Sinclair Broadcast insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Sinclair Broadcast's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Sinclair Broadcast insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Lucy Rutishauser over a week ago
Disposition of 69648 shares by Lucy Rutishauser of Sinclair Broadcast at 13.87 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Friedman Howard E over a month ago
Disposition of 14713 shares by Friedman Howard E of Sinclair Broadcast at 15.11 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Smith J Duncan over a month ago
Disposition of 13600 shares by Smith J Duncan of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3
 
David Bochenek over two months ago
Acquisition by David Bochenek of 5352 shares of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Friedman Howard E over six months ago
Acquisition by Friedman Howard E of 13416 shares of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3
 
David Smith over six months ago
Disposition of 373700 shares by David Smith of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3
 
David Smith over six months ago
Acquisition by David Smith of 373700 shares of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3
 
David Smith over six months ago
Acquisition by David Smith of 61591 shares of Sinclair Broadcast at 15.7913 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Christopher Ripley over six months ago
Disposition of 36289 shares by Christopher Ripley of Sinclair Broadcast at 14.4 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
David Smith over six months ago
Acquisition by David Smith of 53126 shares of Sinclair Broadcast at 13.7275 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Justin Bray over six months ago
Disposition of 2262 shares by Justin Bray of Sinclair Broadcast at 14.52 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Jeffrey Lewis over a year ago
Acquisition by Jeffrey Lewis of 7901 shares of Sinclair Broadcast subject to Rule 16b-3

Sinclair Broadcast Outstanding Bonds

Sinclair Broadcast issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Sinclair Broadcast uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Sinclair bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Sinclair Broadcast Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Sinclair Broadcast Predictive Daily Indicators

Sinclair Broadcast intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Sinclair Broadcast stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Sinclair Broadcast Corporate Filings

F3
16th of January 2026
An amendment to the original Schedule 13D filing
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F4
8th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
31st of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
23rd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
12th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F3
26th of November 2025
An amendment to the original Schedule 13D filing
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25th of November 2025
Other Reports
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F4
21st of November 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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Sinclair Broadcast Forecast Models

Sinclair Broadcast's time-series forecasting models are one of many Sinclair Broadcast's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Sinclair Broadcast's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Sinclair Broadcast Bond Ratings

Sinclair Broadcast Group financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Sinclair Broadcast have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Sinclair Broadcast's borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
4
PoorView
Beneish M Score
(2.20)
Possible ManipulatorView

Sinclair Broadcast Debt to Cash Allocation

As Sinclair Broadcast Group follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Sinclair Broadcast's decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Sinclair Broadcast Group currently holds 4.28 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 5.38, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Sinclair Broadcast has a current ratio of 2.17, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Sinclair Broadcast's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Sinclair Broadcast Total Assets Over Time

Sinclair Broadcast Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Sinclair Broadcast uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Sinclair Broadcast Debt Ratio

    
  56.0   
It feels like under 43% of Sinclair Broadcast's assets are financed be debt. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Sinclair Broadcast's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Sinclair Broadcast, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Sinclair Broadcast Corporate Bonds Issued

Most Sinclair bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Sinclair Broadcast Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Sinclair Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

3.61 Billion

As of now, Sinclair Broadcast's Short and Long Term Debt Total is increasing as compared to previous years.

About Sinclair Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.10  0.11 
Operating Profit Margin 0.18  0.22 
Net Profit Margin 0.08  0.08 
Gross Profit Margin 0.59  0.73 

Current Sinclair Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Sinclair analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Sinclair analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
17.29Buy7Odds
Sinclair Broadcast Group current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Sinclair analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Sinclair stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Sinclair Broadcast, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Sinclair conference calls.
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Sinclair Stock Analysis Indicators

Sinclair Broadcast Group stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Sinclair Broadcast stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Sinclair Broadcast shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Sinclair Broadcast stock analysis, traders can identify Sinclair Broadcast position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow662 M
Long Term Debt4.1 B
Common Stock Shares Outstanding66.1 M
Total Stockholder Equity583 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities77 M
Tax Provision76 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.867
Property Plant And Equipment Net828 M
Cash And Short Term Investments697 M
Cash697 M
Accounts Payable107 M
Net Debt3.6 B
50 Day M A15.0862
Total Current Liabilities605 M
Other Operating ExpensesB
Non Current Assets Total4.4 B
Forward Price Earnings16.0772
Non Currrent Assets Other280 M
Stock Based Compensation51 M

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