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Based on Sinclair, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Sinclair do?

Sinclair, Inc. owns and operates local broadcast television stations across the United States. The company delivers news, entertainment, and sports content to consumers and provides advertisers with access to large local audiences. It also distributes content through digital and streaming platforms.

Does SBGI pay dividends?

Yes, Sinclair pays a regular dividend. Income investors may find this appealing, but the Weak Risk and Quality pillar ratings suggest it is worth examining the long-term sustainability of the payout given the pressures facing traditional broadcast television.

When does SBGI report earnings?

Sinclair reports earnings quarterly, in line with standard US-listed company practice. For exact dates and the most recent results, check Sinclair's official investor relations page, as our data source does not provide specific upcoming earnings dates.

Is SBGI a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SBGI as Poor overall. Four of five pillars — Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — are rated Weak. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may indicate limited downside is priced in, but the broader picture reflects significant fundamental challenges. See the full breakdown with a Pro account.

Is SBGI overvalued?

Based on the UQS framework, SBGI's Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered overvalued relative to its fundamentals. However, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak ratings across the other four pillars.

How does SBGI compare to its competitors?

Sinclair competes in the broader media and entertainment space alongside companies like AMC Entertainment, iQIYI, and Cineplex. Each operates a different business model — theatrical, streaming, or cinema — making direct comparisons nuanced. The full UQS comparison is available on each competitor's page.

What is SBGI's market cap bracket?

Sinclair is classified as a small-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can carry higher volatility and liquidity risk compared to large- or mega-cap peers in the Communication Services sector.

Who founded Sinclair?

Sinclair was founded in 1995. Detailed founding history, including the individuals involved, is widely available through public sources and the company's own corporate history disclosures.

Is SBGI a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, SBGI's UQS profile raises caution. With Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk, the company does not currently demonstrate the characteristics typically associated with durable long-term compounders. The Attractive Valuation may offer a margin of safety, but structural risks remain.

What is the main competitive advantage of Sinclair?

Sinclair's scale as one of the largest local broadcast station operators in the US provides some reach advantage with advertisers and retransmission fee negotiations. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, reflecting that this scale has not translated into a durable competitive advantage in the current media environment.

What sector does SBGI belong to?

Sinclair belongs to the Communication Services sector. This sector includes a wide range of media, telecom, and entertainment businesses. Sinclair's focus on local broadcast television places it in the traditional media segment, which faces ongoing disruption from digital alternatives.

Is SBGI a growth stock or value stock?

Based on the UQS framework, SBGI does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth classification. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which has some value-stock characteristics — but the Poor overall score reflects risks that complicate a straightforward value thesis.

Sinclair, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Sinclair, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Sinclair, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Sinclair, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Sinclair, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SBGI.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Sinclair, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Sinclair, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Sinclair, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.