189.28 USD
+3.5 (+1.88%)
189.28 USD
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Taking everything into account, NXST scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NXST was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. NXST has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
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.
In the past 5 years NXST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Invested Capital of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 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 8.26%.
| 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 81.25% of its industry peers.
NXST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.38%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.71% 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NXST is still creating some value.
NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NXST is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
NXST's Altman-Z score of 1.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 64.58% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 6.62. This is in the better half of the industry: NXST outperforms 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.
NXST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: NXST underperforms 73.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.87, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.87, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, NXST shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.44% in the last 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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.42, the valuation of NXST can be described as reasonable.
76.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NXST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.25, the valuation of NXST can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NXST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXST is valued 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
The excellent profitability rating of NXST 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
NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%, which is a nice return.
NXST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.64. NXST pays more dividend than 86.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NXST grows each year by 30.53%, which is quite nice.
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 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
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GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner Change3.16%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change3.6%
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
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1
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 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.