The E.W. Scripps Company
SSP
Rank in Stocks
#15009
Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along... Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along with its affiliated entities, manages a collection of both regional and national media properties. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. Within the Local Media division, the company oversees broadcast television stations that generate news, informative, and entertainment programming, including their associated digital platforms. Furthermore, this segment handles network, syndicated, and proprietary content. The Scripps Network division encompasses a suite of national television networks. These networks reach audiences via over-the-air broadcasts, cable/satellite services, connected TV platforms, and various digital channels. Beyond these core segments, the company delivers content and services directly to users via the internet, smartphones, and tablet devices. Among its notable offerings are Newsy, a national news outlet covering politics, entertainment, science, and technology stories; the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee; and an investigative reporting bureau located in Washington, D.C. The company also features ION, a national broadcast television channel specializing in popular crime and justice procedural shows, accessible via over-the-air transmission and subscription television platforms. Its services cater to both general audiences and corporate clients. Overall, The E.W. Scripps Company manages a vast network comprising 61 television stations. Established in 1878, the firm maintains its main offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Share Price
$3.56
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$287.42M
Change (1 day)
16.72%
Change (1 year)
19.06%
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Communication Services
Operating Margin for The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -51.33%
According to The E.W. Scripps Company's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -51.33%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 7.54%.
Operating Margin history for The E.W. Scripps Company from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -51.33% | -780.77% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | -54.14% |
| 2024 | 16.44% | -150.05% |
| 2023 | -32.85% | -288.14% |
| 2022 | 17.46% | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 17.55% | 7.41% |
| 2020 | 16.34% | 152.94% |
| 2019 | 6.46% | -39.91% |
| 2018 | 10.75% | -4,986.36% |
| 2017 | -0.22% | -101.64% |
| 2016 | 13.43% | -215.98% |
| 2015 | -11.58% | -445.67% |
| 2014 | 3.35% | 100.60% |
| 2013 | 1.67% | -79.58% |
| 2012 | 8.18% | -354.83% |
| 2011 | -3.21% | -179.06% |
| 2010 | 4.06% | -114.96% |
| 2009 | -27.14% | -65.57% |
| 2008 | -78.82% | -1,043.95% |
| 2007 | 8.35% | -69.60% |
| 2006 | 27.47% | 55.73% |
| 2005 | 17.64% | -16.40% |
| 2004 | 21.10% | 8.26% |
| 2003 | 19.49% | -11.61% |
| 2002 | 22.05% | 15.45% |
| 2001 | 19.10% | -4.83% |
| 2000 | 20.07% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.72% | -100.29% |
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| 1.80% | -100.04% |
US
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| 19.04% | -100.37% |
US
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| 15.19% | -100.30% |
US
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| 4.91% | -100.10% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin
What is The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin?
The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin is -51.33%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin was 7.54%, compared with 16.44% in 2024.
How has The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin was highest in 2021 (17.55%) and lowest in 2023 (-32.85%).
How does The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin compare with similar companies?
The E.W. Scripps Company's operating margin (-51.33%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Sirius XM Holdings Inc., with 19.04%.