Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) — Stock Score Summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Nexstar Media Group is a high-FCF local TV broadcasting company. While it is a solid cash generator, it operates in a structurally declining linear television market and lacks any alignment with our 18-month forward-looking macro themes.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local television broadcaster in the United States, owning and operating numerous stations that provide local news, sports, and entertainment programming. The company's substantial competitive moat is derived from its unmatched market reach, diversified revenue streams from advertising and retransmission fees, and significant scale in content production. Nexstar's dominant local market presence provides strong negotiating power and stable cash flows.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$179.70
Market Cap$5.7B
P/E (TTM)38.35
P/E (Forward)7.48
Price/Book2.55
Return on Equity6.6%
Return on Invested Capital5.2%
Debt/Equity576.20
Gross Margin55.6%
Operating Margin22.2%
Revenue Growth13.1%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$664M

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates in the Broadcasting industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s (NXST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (47), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Nexstar Media Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Broadcasting industry (United States).
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