197.91 USD
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197.91 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NXST. NXST was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. While NXST belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. NXST also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NXST had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NXST has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NXST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NXST has a Return On Assets of 4.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXST outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NXST (22.79%) is better than 91.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NXST (6.92%) is better than 78.72% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXST is in line with the industry average of 8.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% |
ROA(3y)5.61%
ROA(5y)5.83%
ROE(3y)27.49%
ROE(5y)28.8%
ROIC(3y)7.17%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
1.3 Margins
NXST has a better Profit Margin (10.12%) than 81.91% of its industry peers.
NXST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXST has a Operating Margin of 20.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NXST outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
NXST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NXST (57.23%) is better than 67.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXST has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.12% | ||
| GM | 57.23% |
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-9.4%
PM growth 5Y12%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NXST is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NXST is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that NXST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NXST has a better Altman-Z score (1.70) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXST is 6.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take NXST, 6.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NXST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.62) than 70.21% of its industry peers.
NXST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.73. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NXST (2.73) is worse than 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
NXST has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that NXST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NXST has a better Current ratio (1.87) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXST has a Quick ratio of 1.87. This is in the better half of the industry: NXST outperforms 73.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NXST shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.11%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -1.44% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
EPS 3Y4.27%
EPS 5Y39.47%
EPS Q2Q%-59.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y12.21%
Sales Q2Q%-12.3%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.31% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.49%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue Next Year-9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.94, which indicates a very decent valuation of NXST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 76.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NXST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say NXST is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.75, the valuation of NXST can be described as very cheap.
77.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52, NXST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 77.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of NXST may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NXST's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%, NXST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NXST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. NXST pays more dividend than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NXST is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.53%!
NXST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NXST has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.53%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
42.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NXST. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.49%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.63%
Inst Owner Change3.14%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change1.01%
Market Cap6.00B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target233.86 (18.16%)
Short Float %7.12%
Short Ratio6.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
Yearly Dividend6.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.53%
DP42.42%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.63%
Max EPS beat(2)27.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.63%
Max EPS beat(4)27.68%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.41%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.25%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.02%
PT rev (1m)-0.9%
PT rev (3m)1.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.4 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)25.52
Fwd EY12.9%
FCF(TTM)31.68
FCFY16.01%
OCF(TTM)36.66
OCFY18.53%
SpS169.73
BVpS75.37
TBVpS-172.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number167.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.79% | ||
| ROCE | 9.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.56% | ||
| OM | 20.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.12% | ||
| GM | 57.23% | ||
| FCFM | 18.67% |
ROA(3y)5.61%
ROA(5y)5.83%
ROE(3y)27.49%
ROE(5y)28.8%
ROIC(3y)7.17%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
ROICexc(3y)7.27%
ROICexc(5y)7.21%
ROICexgc(3y)26.43%
ROICexgc(5y)25.55%
ROCE(3y)10.35%
ROCE(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.33%
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-9.4%
PM growth 5Y12%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 18.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 184.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score7
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)20.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.82%
Profit Quality(3y)172%
Profit Quality(5y)141.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
EPS 3Y4.27%
EPS 5Y39.47%
EPS Q2Q%-59.39%
EPS Next Y-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.49%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y12.21%
Sales Q2Q%-12.3%
Revenue Next Year-9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y15.73%
EBIT Next Year13.92%
EBIT Next 3Y5.78%
EBIT Next 5Y13.06%
FCF growth 1Y11.14%
FCF growth 3Y6.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.44%
OCF growth 3Y0.96%
OCF growth 5Y24.52%
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NXST.
What is the valuation status for NXST stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NXST stock?
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?
The financial health rating of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is expected to decline by -40.74% in the next year.