Valuation dashboard for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) with P/E 32.66, P/B 2.36, EV/EBITDA 11.20 and dividend yield 4.27%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Communication Services companies.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified U.S. media corporation focused on broadcast television and digital content. The company specializes in the strategic acquisition, development, and management of local television stations, along with operating interactive community-focused websites and a variety of digital media services. It provides no-cost programming to television viewers across the nation.
Analysis Summary
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. reported revenue of $4.95B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 1.9%. Net income reached $109.0M, with a -33.1% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 52.2%, operating margin 15.2%, net margin 2.7%.
At $171.44 (closing price, October 30, 2026), NXST trades at a P/E of 32.66 and an ROE of 8.56%. Market capitalisation stands at $5.3B.
Balance sheet quality for NXST: current ratio of 2.1. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 32.66 |
| Price / Book | 2.36 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $466.21 |
| vs Current Price | +171.9% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXST | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | $5.3B | 32.66 | 2.36 | 8.6% |
| FOX | Fox Corporation | $25.1B | 14.67 | 2.05 | 14.7% |
| SKYD | Skydance Corporation | $8.7B | 0.75 | -5.3% | |
| SIRI | Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | $9.8B | 11.70 | 0.80 | 7.6% |
| LSXMA | The Liberty SiriusXM Group | $7.3B | 253.87 | 0.96 | 2.5% |
| CAN.L | Canal+ S.A. | $2.4B | 97.09 | 0.73 | -1.5% |
| ITV.L | ITV plc | $2.3B | 10.51 | 1.40 | 13.2% |
Price
| Price | $171.44 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $5.3B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 8.56% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 4.99% |
| Return on Assets | 1.06% |
| Gross Margin | 52.19% |
| Operating Margin | 15.19% |
| Net Margin | 2.70% |
Related companies: FOX · SKYD · SIRI · CAN.L · ITV.L
Explore sector: Communication Services · Broadcasting
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