Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NEUTRALFundamental
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Price
$183.25
Market Cap
$5.74B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks. Further, its digital assets include 125 local websites, 229 mobile applications, 110 connected television applications, television channels from The CW and The Hill, BestReviews, and advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in the digital business. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$5.88B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$188M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$743M
Total Equity
$2.06B
Total Liabilities
$8.78B
Current Ratio
1.56
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
9.16
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$246.80
Current Price
$183.25
Margin of Safety
+25.7%
Fair Value Range
$160.42 - $333.18
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
35.34
ROE
5.3%
P/B Ratio
2.53
P/FCF
7.72
Gross Margin
-
ROIC
5.0%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
5.0%
WACC
3.1%
ROIC − WACC
+1.9 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (13)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Price CAGR 11.39%
- ROIC 5.0%
- P/FCF 7.72
- P/B Ratio 2.53
- Operating Margin 17.8%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Current Ratio
- ROE 7.5%
- Analyst Consensus 86% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 14.0%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 4.76
Failed (10)
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
- Revenue Growth 5Y 1.9%
- Share Dilution 7.7%
- Net Margin Trend 3.2% vs 11.9%
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Unavailable (4)
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- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Interest Coverage
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Issuing new shares, diluting ownership
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Perry A. Sook | Founder, Chairman & CEO | 67 |
| Mr. Michael Biard | President & COO | 56 |
| Ms. Lee Ann Gliha | Executive VP & CFO | 50 |
| Mr. Sean Compton | President of Networks Division | 51 |
| Ms. Dana Zimmer | President of Distribution & Strategy | 55 |
| Mr. Brett E. Jenkins | Executive VP and Chief Technology & Digital Officer | 55 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Ryder J.D. | Executive VP General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 60 |
| Mr. Gary Weitman | Executive VP & Chief Communications Officer | 68 |
| Ms. Lindsey Knapp | Executive VP of Human Resources & Associate General Counsel | - |
| Mr. Blake Russell | Executive Vice President of Operations | 54 |
Audit Risk
8
Board Risk
5
Compensation Risk
2
Shareholder Rights Risk
4
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for NXST, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 3/23/2026NEUTRALWall Street Chips Away at LBO Junk-Debt Pile as Nexstar Wraps Up
Nexstar Media Group Inc. has successfully closed a leveraged buyout (LBO) deal, managing to secure billions in junk debt financing amidst volatile market conditions. This transaction, which faced some delays, highlights Wall Street's ongoing efforts to manage and offload significant debt piles associated with such buyouts. While the deal's completion is a positive for Nexstar's immediate financing needs, the broader context of volatile markets and the challenges in syndicating LBO debt suggest a cautious outlook for future transactions of this nature.
- 3/20/2026NEUTRALNexstar Plans $5.1 Billion Bond Sale for Tegna Deal, Lowers Loan
Nexstar Media Group Inc. is planning a significant $5.12 billion bond sale to finance its acquisition of Tegna Inc. This move represents a modification to the initial financing strategy for the deal. While the bond issuance itself is a financing event, its impact on Nexstar's stock price is not immediately clear and depends on market reception and the overall terms of the debt. Investors will be monitoring the details of the bond sale and its effect on Nexstar's leverage and future profitability.
- 2/26/2026NEUTRALNexstar (NXST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Markets Gazette reports that Nexstar Media Group (NXST) held its Q4 2025 earnings conference call. While the event has taken place, the detailed transcript content is not yet available. Investors are keenly awaiting the financial data and future projections expected from this communication, which are crucial for assessing the company's performance in the media sector and its growth prospects. The immediate lack of details casts a shadow of uncertainty over market sentiment, with analysts poised to scrutinize every figure upon release to understand the impact on revenues, profits, and operational strategies.
via Markets Gazette