NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:NXST • US65336K1034

221.27 USD
+3.17 (+1.45%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
221.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NXST. NXST was compared to 91 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally NXST also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NXST had a positive operating cash flow.
NXST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNXST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.63%, NXST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NXST's Return On Equity of 22.79% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.92%, NXST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 7.01%.
Industry RankSector 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%
NXST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNXST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • NXST's Profit Margin of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 83.52% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NXST has grown nicely.
  • 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.
  • 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 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXST has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
NXST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNXST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NXST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for NXST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NXST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NXST Yearly Shares OutstandingNXST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
NXST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNXST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that NXST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • NXST's Altman-Z score of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.62, NXST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.73 is on the high side and indicates that NXST has dependencies on debt financing.
  • NXST has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.73) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.73
Debt/FCF 6.62
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.32%
NXST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNXST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

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 72.53% 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 74.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.87
NXST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNXST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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
  • 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 -1.31% on average per year.
  • NXST is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.61% yearly.
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

  • 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.
NXST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNXST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NXST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNXST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.35 indicates a correct valuation of NXST.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.70, which indicates a very decent valuation of NXST.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 76.92% 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 (27.78), we can say NXST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.35
Fwd PE 8.7
NXST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNXST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 81.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • NXST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.98
EV/EBITDA 6.84
NXST Per share dataNXST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100

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 -5.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NXST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. NXST pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, NXST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%

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
NXST Yearly Dividends per shareNXST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
NXST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNXST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B
NXST Dividend Payout.NXST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NXST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC

NASDAQ:NXST (2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 221.27 0 (0%)

221.27

+3.17 (+1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners107.29%
Inst Owner Change-2.2%
Ins Owners6.63%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap6.71B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target234.5 (5.98%)
Short Float %6.84%
Short Ratio6.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.35
Fwd PE 8.7
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 6.98
P/OCF 6.04
P/B 2.94
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.84
EPS(TTM)16.58
EY7.49%
EPS(NY)25.44
Fwd EY11.5%
FCF(TTM)31.68
FCFY14.32%
OCF(TTM)36.66
OCFY16.57%
SpS169.73
BVpS75.37
TBVpS-172.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number167.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.75
F-Score7
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-40.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y-5.8%
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-9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.35%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-6%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y15.73%
EBIT Next Year13.92%
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%.