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NXST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. NXST has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally NXST also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NXST was profitable.
- 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
- NXST has a better Return On Assets (4.63%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NXST (22.79%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.92%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 82.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 95.70% of its industry peers.
- NXST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.23%, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- NXST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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
- 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.
- NXST has a better Altman-Z score (1.75) than 67.74% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 73.12% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.73 is on the high side and indicates that NXST has dependencies on debt financing.
- NXST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: NXST underperforms 72.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.87, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 75.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NXST have decreased by -4.11% in the last year.
- NXST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.47% yearly.
- NXST shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.44%.
- 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
- NXST is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.31% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.61% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.85, which indicates a correct 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 79.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.42, which indicates a very decent valuation of NXST.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NXST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 78.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
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 -6.95% in the coming years.
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 3.39%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, NXST pays a better dividend. On top of this NXST pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NXST grows each year by 30.53%, which is quite nice.
- 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 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
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%.