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SBGI vs. NXST, GTN, EVC, SALM, and BBGI

Should you buy Sinclair stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sinclair with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Sinclair include Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Gray Media (GTN), Entravision Communications (EVC), Salem Media Group (SALM), and Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI). These companies are all part of the "consumer discretionary" sector.

How does Sinclair compare to Nexstar Media Group?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) and Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Nexstar Media Group has higher revenue and earnings than Sinclair. Sinclair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexstar Media Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexstar Media Group$4.95B1.12$109M$4.6638.95
Sinclair$3.17B0.31-$112M$0.9015.03

Nexstar Media Group has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

95.3% of Nexstar Media Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Sinclair shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Nexstar Media Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 42.1% of Sinclair shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Nexstar Media Group currently has a consensus price target of $259.67, suggesting a potential upside of 43.05%. Sinclair has a consensus price target of $19.20, suggesting a potential upside of 41.91%. Given Nexstar Media Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Nexstar Media Group is more favorable than Sinclair.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexstar Media Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, Nexstar Media Group had 8 more articles in the media than Sinclair. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Nexstar Media Group and 1 mentions for Sinclair. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Nexstar Media Group's score of 0.50 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nexstar Media Group Neutral
Sinclair Very Positive

Nexstar Media Group pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Sinclair pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Nexstar Media Group pays out 159.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Sinclair pays out 111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nexstar Media Group has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Sinclair is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Nexstar Media Group has a net margin of 3.23% compared to Sinclair's net margin of 2.00%. Nexstar Media Group's return on equity of 22.97% beat Sinclair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexstar Media Group3.23% 22.97% 3.88%
Sinclair 2.00%-12.62%-0.73%

Summary

Nexstar Media Group beats Sinclair on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sinclair compare to Gray Media?

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) and Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Gray Media had 1 more articles in the media than Sinclair. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Gray Media and 1 mentions for Sinclair. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Gray Media's score of 0.81 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sinclair Very Positive
Gray Media Positive

Gray Media has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sinclair. Gray Media is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sinclair, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sinclair$3.17B0.31-$112M$0.9015.03
Gray Media$3.10B0.13-$85M-$1.53N/A

Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gray Media has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Sinclair pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Gray Media pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.3%. Sinclair pays out 111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gray Media pays out -20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gray Media is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

41.7% of Sinclair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Gray Media shares are held by institutional investors. 42.1% of Sinclair shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of Gray Media shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sinclair presently has a consensus price target of $19.20, indicating a potential upside of 41.91%. Gray Media has a consensus price target of $7.88, indicating a potential upside of 104.81%. Given Gray Media's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gray Media is more favorable than Sinclair.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Gray Media
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Sinclair has a net margin of 2.00% compared to Gray Media's net margin of -3.12%. Gray Media's return on equity of -3.07% beat Sinclair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sinclair2.00% -12.62% -0.73%
Gray Media -3.12%-3.07%-0.64%

Summary

Gray Media beats Sinclair on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sinclair compare to Entravision Communications?

Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) and Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, Entravision Communications had 2 more articles in the media than Sinclair. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Entravision Communications and 1 mentions for Sinclair. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Entravision Communications' score of -0.04 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Entravision Communications Neutral
Sinclair Very Positive

Entravision Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sinclair. Entravision Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sinclair, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Entravision Communications$447.59M1.77-$79.17M-$0.22N/A
Sinclair$3.17B0.31-$112M$0.9015.03

Entravision Communications has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Entravision Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Sinclair pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Entravision Communications pays out -90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sinclair pays out 111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

69.5% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Sinclair shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 42.1% of Sinclair shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sinclair has a consensus price target of $19.20, suggesting a potential upside of 41.91%. Given Sinclair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sinclair is more favorable than Entravision Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Entravision Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Sinclair has a net margin of 2.00% compared to Entravision Communications' net margin of -3.41%. Sinclair's return on equity of -12.62% beat Entravision Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Entravision Communications-3.41% -25.31% -4.41%
Sinclair 2.00%-12.62%-0.73%

Summary

Sinclair beats Entravision Communications on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sinclair compare to Salem Media Group?

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) and Salem Media Group (NASDAQ:SALM) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Sinclair pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Salem Media Group pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.5%. Sinclair pays out 111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Salem Media Group pays out -10.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Salem Media Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

41.7% of Sinclair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Salem Media Group shares are held by institutional investors. 42.1% of Sinclair shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 54.6% of Salem Media Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Salem Media Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sinclair. Salem Media Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sinclair, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sinclair$3.17B0.31-$112M$0.9015.03
Salem Media Group$261.57M0.12-$43.31M-$0.94N/A

In the previous week, Sinclair and Sinclair both had 1 articles in the media. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Salem Media Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sinclair Very Positive
Salem Media Group Neutral

Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Salem Media Group has a beta of -0.04, suggesting that its share price is 104% less volatile than the broader market.

Sinclair presently has a consensus price target of $19.20, indicating a potential upside of 41.91%. Given Sinclair's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Sinclair is more favorable than Salem Media Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Salem Media Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Sinclair has a net margin of 2.00% compared to Salem Media Group's net margin of -3.80%. Salem Media Group's return on equity of -5.79% beat Sinclair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sinclair2.00% -12.62% -0.73%
Salem Media Group -3.80%-5.79%-1.62%

Summary

Sinclair beats Salem Media Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sinclair compare to Beasley Broadcast Group?

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) and Beasley Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:BBGI) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Beasley Broadcast Group had 1 more articles in the media than Sinclair. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Beasley Broadcast Group and 1 mentions for Sinclair. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Beasley Broadcast Group's score of 0.94 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sinclair Very Positive
Beasley Broadcast Group Positive

Sinclair has higher revenue and earnings than Beasley Broadcast Group. Beasley Broadcast Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sinclair, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sinclair$3.17B0.31-$112M$0.9015.03
Beasley Broadcast Group$205.94M0.18-$196.55M-$105.69N/A

41.7% of Sinclair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are held by institutional investors. 42.1% of Sinclair shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.8% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sinclair presently has a consensus target price of $19.20, suggesting a potential upside of 41.91%. Given Sinclair's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sinclair is more favorable than Beasley Broadcast Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Beasley Broadcast Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Sinclair has a net margin of 2.00% compared to Beasley Broadcast Group's net margin of -95.51%. Sinclair's return on equity of -12.62% beat Beasley Broadcast Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sinclair2.00% -12.62% -0.73%
Beasley Broadcast Group -95.51%-27.43%-3.14%

Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Beasley Broadcast Group has a beta of 4.5, suggesting that its stock price is 350% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Sinclair beats Beasley Broadcast Group on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SBGI vs. The Competition

MetricSinclairMEDIA CONGLOM IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.01B$14.98B$7.31B$12.54B
Dividend Yield7.15%3.66%2.89%5.22%
P/E Ratio15.0331.6021.2224.18
Price / Sales0.313.053.84112.26
Price / Cash8.6315.5814.9857.13
Price / Book2.552.263.656.72
Net Income-$112M$924.61M$247.47M$337.19M
7 Day Performance-4.25%-2.29%-0.70%0.48%
1 Month Performance-10.81%1.17%12.67%5.07%
1 Year Performance-0.22%23.01%14.21%34.25%

Sinclair Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SBGI
Sinclair
3.9555 of 5 stars
$13.53
-3.3%
$19.20
+41.9%
+0.7%$1.01B$3.17B15.037,100
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
4.8005 of 5 stars
$184.40
+3.3%
$259.67
+40.8%
+8.3%$5.45B$5.11B39.5712,832
GTN
Gray Media
3.6081 of 5 stars
$4.08
+1.6%
$7.88
+93.3%
+4.5%$411.98M$3.08BN/A9,582
EVC
Entravision Communications
0.4715 of 5 stars
$9.35
+3.0%
N/A+357.8%$835.03M$447.59MN/A1,025
SALM
Salem Media Group
N/A$0.95
+0.2%
N/A-5.6%$30.16M$261.57MN/A1,340

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