216.32 USD
-1.97 (-0.9%)
216.32 USD
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Overall NXST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NXST against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NXST scores excellent on profitability, but 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
- In the past year NXST was profitable.
- NXST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NXST has always been profitable.
- NXST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NXST's Return On Assets of 4.63% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
- NXST's Return On Equity of 22.79% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.92%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.22% 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
- NXST has a Profit Margin of 10.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NXST outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
- NXST's Operating Margin of 20.38% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of NXST (57.23%) is better than 68.13% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NXST is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NXST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NXST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- NXST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NXST has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NXST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of NXST (1.75) is better than 67.03% 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.
- NXST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.62) than 72.53% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.73, NXST is not doing good in the industry: 73.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.13%
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's Current ratio of 1.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
- NXST has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.87) than 74.73% 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.
- 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.
- 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-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue Next Year-9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.27%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.05, NXST is valued correctly.
- 79.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NXST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.55, 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 73.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NXST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NXST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of NXST may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NXST's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.95% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, NXST pays a better dividend. On top of this NXST pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NXST is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.53%!
- NXST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
216.32
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners107.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap6.56B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target234.5 (8.4%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio6.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend6.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.53%
DP42.42%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.27%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY7.66%
EPS(NY)25.31
Fwd EY11.7%
FCF(TTM)31.68
FCFY14.65%
OCF(TTM)36.66
OCFY16.95%
SpS169.73
BVpS75.37
TBVpS-172.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
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 | 1.75 |
F-Score7
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
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-9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y15.73%
EBIT Next Year13.85%
EBIT Next 3Y5.99%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.