208.47 USD
+2.21 (+1.07%)
208.47 USD
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Taking everything into account, NXST scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NXST was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. While NXST belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXST has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally NXST also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXST had positive earnings in the past year.
NXST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NXST has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NXST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NXST (4.63%) is better than 80.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NXST (22.79%) is better than 93.41% of its industry peers.
NXST has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NXST outperforms 80.22% 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 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.12%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
NXST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.23%, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.13% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of NXST (1.73) is better than 67.03% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 72.53% 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 73.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC6.76%
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 72.53% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of NXST (1.87) is better than 74.73% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, NXST will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.61% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.57, the valuation of NXST can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NXST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.22% 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 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of NXST can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 75.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say NXST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.12% 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 78.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
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 -6.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%, 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 1.31. NXST pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NXST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
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
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 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap6.32B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target234.5 (12.49%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio6.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend6.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.53%
DP42.42%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.27%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY7.95%
EPS(NY)25.31
Fwd EY12.14%
FCF(TTM)31.68
FCFY15.2%
OCF(TTM)36.66
OCFY17.59%
SpS169.73
BVpS75.37
TBVpS-172.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number167.68
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 | 1.73 |
F-Score7
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.95%
EPS Next 5Y-1.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.17%
Revenue growth 5Y12.21%
Sales Q2Q%-12.3%
Revenue Next Year-9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y15.73%
EBIT Next Year13.85%
EBIT Next 3Y5.99%
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.
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%.