208.47 USD
+2.21 (+1.07%)
208.47 USD
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NXST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 it does not seem to be growing. 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.
In the past 5 years NXST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NXST's Return On Assets of 4.63% is amongst the best of the industry. NXST outperforms 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXST is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of NXST (10.12%) is better than 82.42% 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.
The Gross Margin of NXST (57.23%) is better than 68.13% of its industry peers.
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
NXST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that NXST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.72, NXST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.03% 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'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.
NXST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: NXST underperforms 73.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
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 has a better Current ratio (1.87) than 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.
NXST's Quick ratio of 1.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXST outperforms 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.
NXST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.47% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.44% in the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.31% on average over the next years.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.57, NXST is valued correctly.
80.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, NXST is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of NXST can be described as reasonable.
NXST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NXST is cheaper than 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. NXST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NXST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXST is cheaper than 79.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 6.65 |
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 -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
NXST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.28, NXST pays a better dividend. On top of this NXST pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 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 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 2Y8.42%
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 Change0%
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)-0.49%
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 | 6.65 |
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 | 1.72 |
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.
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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%.