NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:NXST - US65336K1034 - Common Stock
190.32 USD
-4.53 (-2.32%)
NXST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. While NXST has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years NXST has been profitable.
NXST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NXST has a better Return On Assets (4.63%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
NXST's Return On Equity of 22.79% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 91.58% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NXST (6.92%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NXST is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| 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 81.05% of its industry peers.
NXST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.38%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.63% of the companies in the same industry.
NXST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXST has a better Gross Margin (57.23%) than 67.37% 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
NXST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NXST has an Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that NXST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.70, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXST (6.62) is better than 67.37% 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.
NXST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: NXST underperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXST's Current ratio of 1.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.87, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -0.04% yearly.
NXST is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.18%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
EPS Next 5Y-0.04%
Revenue Next Year-9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.56%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of NXST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.29, the valuation of NXST can be described as very cheap.
78.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than 76.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NXST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NXST's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.51% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%, 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 4.35. NXST pays more dividend than 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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 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 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
NASDAQ:NXST (11/12/2025, 12:27:02 PM)
190.32
-4.53 (-2.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner Change2.8%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change3.06%
Market Cap5.77B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.33
Price Target235.98 (23.99%)
Short Float %7.1%
Short Ratio6.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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%
PT rev (3m)15.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY8.71%
EPS(NY)26.09
Fwd EY13.71%
FCF(TTM)31.7
FCFY16.65%
OCF(TTM)36.68
OCFY19.27%
SpS169.79
BVpS75.4
TBVpS-173.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number167.71
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
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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-35.18%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
EPS Next 5Y-0.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y12.21%
Sales Q2Q%-12.3%
Revenue Next Year-9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y15.73%
EBIT Next Year14%
EBIT Next 3Y6.51%
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 -35.18% in the next year.