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Overall NXST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NXST against 93 industry peers in the Media industry. NXST scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST is valued quite cheap, 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.
- NXST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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 81.72% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NXST (22.79%) is better than 94.62% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.92%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.72% 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 7.03%.
| 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 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 95.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.23%, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.89% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NXST is destroying value.
- NXST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for NXST is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NXST has an Altman-Z score of 1.73. 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 1.73, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% 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.
- NXST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.62. This is in the better half of the industry: NXST outperforms 74.19% 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 70.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.24%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.87, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.87 indicates that NXST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.87, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.27% 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.
- 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.
- NXST shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.44%.
- NXST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.21% yearly.
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 -1.31% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue Next Year-9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.35%
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
- NXST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.81.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NXST is valued cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- NXST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of NXST.
- NXST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- NXST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.35 |
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 81.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 81.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.75 |
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 -5.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%, NXST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.23, NXST pays a better dividend. On top of this NXST pays more dividend than 84.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NXST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
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 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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%.