Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Communication Services United States USD 912M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 76.0% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. Sinclair, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SBGI financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
76.0%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
14.6%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
26.1%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
N/A
Not available vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-10-15. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-10-15S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Broadcasting) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Sinclair, Inc., a media company, provides content on local television stations and digital platforms in the United States. It operates through two segments, Local Media and Tennis. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, original networks, and content; provides free over-the-air programming and live local sporting events on its stations; distributes its content to multi-channel video programming distributors in exchange for contractual fees; and produces local and original news programs. This segment operates The Nest, a free over-the-air national broadcast TV network; Comet, a science fiction network; CHARGE!, an adventure and action-based network; The National News Desk, a news program; and Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, an investigative and political analysis program, as well as podcasts related to soccer and sports programming. Its Tennis segment offers Tennis Channel, a cable network that includes coverage of tennis' top tournaments and original professional sports, and tennis lifestyle shows; Tennis Channel International and Tennis Channel streaming services; Tennischannel 2, a 24-hours a day free ad-supported streaming television channel; Tennis.com; and FAST Channel Pickleballtv. The company also provides non-broadcast digital and internet solutions; and technical sales and services, including the design and manufacture of broadcast systems. In addition, it owns various investments in non-media related companies. The company distributes its content through its broadcast platform and third-party platforms that consist of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, sports, and other original programming. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style debt and cash reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 76.0%
/ 30%
14.6%
/ 30%
26.1%
/ 30%
N/A RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 76.0%
/ 33%
14.6%
/ 33%
26.1%
/ 50%
N/A RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
16.4
Forward: -6.4
EPS
currency unverified 0.77
Dividend Yield
805.0%
Payout: 129.9%
P/B Ratio
2.4
EV/EBITDA
9.3
EV: USD 4.4B
Revenue
USD 3.2B
Growth: 7.1%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 45.4%
Operating Margin 6.5%
Net Margin 1.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash FlowUSD 189M
Free Cash FlowUSD 115M
Total DebtUSD 4.5B
Debt-to-Equity1378.9
Current Ratio1.9
Total AssetsUSD 5.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.43
50-Day MA$13.79
200-Day MA$14.34
Avg Volume492K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$12.23
$17.88

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-10-06 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI)

CEO
Mr. Christopher S. Ripley
Employees
7,100
Website
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Broadcasting
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 912M
Currency
USD

Sinclair, Inc., a media company, provides content on local television stations and digital platforms in the United States. It operates through two segments, Local Media and Tennis. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, original networks, and content; provides free over-the-air programming and live local sporting events on its stations; distributes its content to multi-channel video programming distributors in exchange for contractual fees; and produces local and original news programs. This segment operates The Nest, a free over-the-air national broadcast TV network; Comet, a science fiction network; CHARGE!, an adventure and action-based network; The National News Desk, a news program; and Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, an investigative and political analysis program, as well as podcasts related to soccer and sports programming. Its Tennis segment offers Tennis Channel, a cable network that includes coverage of tennis' top tournaments and original professional sports, and tennis lifestyle shows; Tennis Channel International and Tennis Channel streaming services; Tennischannel 2, a 24-hours a day free ad-supported streaming television channel; Tennis.com; and FAST Channel Pickleballtv. The company also provides non-broadcast digital and internet solutions; and technical sales and services, including the design and manufacture of broadcast systems. In addition, it owns various investments in non-media related companies. The company distributes its content through its broadcast platform and third-party platforms that consist of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, sports, and other original programming. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Sinclair, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Sinclair, Inc.'s debt ratio is 76.0% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Sinclair, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Sinclair, Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 912M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 16.4, and revenue of USD 3.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.4% and a net margin of 1.6%. Return on equity stands at 20.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-10-15. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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