What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NXST) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is 47/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (47), Value (49), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have an economic moat?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 financial 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. 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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NXST

HOLD

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $5.6B · Avg Vol: $63M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

36.2x

ROE

7.4%

D/E

5.3x

Dividend %

3.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	5.2B	4.9B	5.4B	4.9B	-1.7%	5.9B	7.9B	7.6B	24.3%
EPS	24.68	9.78	21.73	3.04	-50.2%	5.29	—	—	—
Shares	36.8M	33.6M	30.6M	30.3M	-17.6%	30.8M	—	—	—
Debt	7.0B	6.8B	6.6B	6.4B	-3.1%	12.1B	—	—	—
Equity	2.7B	2.3B	2.3B	2.1B	-9.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	1.4B	999.0M	1.3B	891.0M	-14.0%	894.0M	—	—	—
Inv CF	125.0M	-173.0M	-102.0M	-173.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-1.5B	-899.0M	-1.2B	-582.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+4.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$188.65

RSI (14)

55.0

52W High

$251.57

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

7.0%48.0

ROE

7.4%50.4

GP/Assets

29.8%58.8

Op. Margin

21.2%79.0

FCF/Assets

6.9%61.4

Piotroski

532.1

Int. Cover

1.4x27.7

D/E Ratio

5.34x2.7

Current Ratio

1.56x49.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

36.2x21.9

EV/EBITDA

10.5x43.3

P/FCF

7.5x75.5

P/B

2.6x37.1

P/S

1.0x66.4

Div Yield

3.8%60.1

Momentum

52W High %

75%51.1

RS 6M

-33%26.8

SMA 50/200

0.91x35.1

EPS Rev 4W

-3.7%9.6

EPS Rev 12W

-3.7%22.8

EPS Improve

+341%90.4

Q Growth

24%64.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$5.6B

P/E (Forward)

8.2x

Gross Margin

55.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NXST are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NXST	Nexstar Media Group, Inc.(you)	$5.6B	47	HOLD
SBGI	Sinclair, Inc.	$974M	45	HOLD
GTN	Gray Media, Inc.	$407M	52	HOLD
NMAX	Newsmax, Inc.	$969M	22	SELL
IHRT	iHeartMedia, Inc.	$535M	31	SELL
CURI	CuriosityStream Inc.	$139M	51	HOLD
SSP	The E.W. Scripps Company	$274M	21	SELL
FUBO	FuboTV Inc.	$245M	20	SELL
TTD	The Trade Desk, Inc.	$8.1B	47	HOLD
LFTO	Liftoff Mobile, Inc.	$3.7B	45	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 6.5% · P/E 18.3x · Gross margin 56.9%

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

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 47/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$188.65
Market Cap	$5.6B
P/E (TTM)	36.24
P/E (Forward)	8.23
Price/Book	2.61
Return on Equity	7.4%
Return on Invested Capital	7.0%
Debt/Equity	5.34x
Gross Margin	55.1%
Operating Margin	21.2%
Revenue Growth	62.2%
Dividend Yield	3.8%
Free Cash Flow	$743M

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 47/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (49), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have an economic moat?: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. 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).