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Overall NXST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NXST against 92 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
- NXST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years NXST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.63%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.79%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.92%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NXST is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.12%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.38%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.23%, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- NXST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NXST is destroying value.
- NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
- NXST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that NXST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NXST's Altman-Z score of 1.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
- NXST has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.62. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NXST would need 6.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.62, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- NXST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.73. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- NXST's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXST is outperformed by 71.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.22%
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.87, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NXST (1.87) is better than 75.00% 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%.
- Measured over the past years, NXST shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.47% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.44% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NXST shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.21% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, NXST will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.31% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NXST will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-40.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue Next Year-9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.35%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- NXST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.78.
- NXST's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, NXST is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of NXST can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NXST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NXST indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 81.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.74 |
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 -5.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NXST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.22. NXST pays more dividend than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
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 6 / 10 to NXST.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NXST stock?
The dividend rating of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.42%.