Is E.W. SCRIPPS Co (SSP) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 666.5% / 30% | 6.9% / 30% | 139.9% / 30% | 0.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 666.5% / 33% | 6.9% / 33% | 139.9% / 33% | 0.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 54.1% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 11.4% / 33% | 0.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 666.5% / 33% | 6.9% / 33% | 139.9% / 33% | 0.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 54.1% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 11.4% / 50% | 0.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.0% | |
| Net Margin | -4.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -7.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $53M |
| Free Cash Flow | $7M |
| Total Debt | $2.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 219.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.6 |
| Total Assets | $5.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.62 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.67 |
| 200-Day MA | $2.87 |
| Avg Volume | 628K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$1.44
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About E.W. SCRIPPS Co (SSP)
The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services. Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution. The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is E.W. SCRIPPS Co (SSP) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), E.W. SCRIPPS Co is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is E.W. SCRIPPS Co's debt ratio?
E.W. SCRIPPS Co's debt ratio is 666.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 54.1%.
What are E.W. SCRIPPS Co's key financial metrics?
E.W. SCRIPPS Co has a market capitalization of $341M, and revenue of $2.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.7% and a net margin of -4.7%. Return on equity stands at -7.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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