189.28 USD
+3.5 (+1.88%)
189.28 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NXST. NXST was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While NXST has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST is cheap, 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 has a better Return On Assets (4.63%) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
NXST has a better Return On Equity (22.79%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
NXST has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.92%) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
NXST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.17%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
| 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 81.25% of its industry peers.
NXST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NXST (20.38%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
NXST's Gross Margin of 57.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 67.71% 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
NXST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NXST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NXST has an Altman-Z score of 1.69. 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 1.69, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
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 69.79% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.73, NXST is doing worse than 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXST has a Current ratio of 1.87. This is in the better half of the industry: NXST outperforms 72.92% 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 better Quick ratio (1.87) than 73.96% 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 -0.04% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.56% on average over the next years.
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 11.42, 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 76.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NXST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
NXST is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.25.
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NXST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NXST indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NXST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NXST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NXST's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, NXST pays a better dividend. On top of this NXST pays more dividend than 86.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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
NXST pays out 42.42% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.42%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner Change3.13%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change0.93%
Market Cap5.74B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.33
Price Target235.65 (24.5%)
Short Float %7.35%
Short Ratio6.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)2.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.37 |
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)26.09
Fwd EY13.79%
FCF(TTM)31.7
FCFY16.75%
OCF(TTM)36.68
OCFY19.38%
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 | 1.69 |
F-Score7
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 6 / 10 to NXST.
What is the valuation status for NXST stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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.