Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 4.82B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 14.96B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has 30.81M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.92. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.93, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.43.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.17 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.91 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 16.37 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.05, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 14.96B versus a market cap of 4.82B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.56, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 521.11, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.77 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 8.32, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.30 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.29, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.29, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 399,468.97 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 12,875.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. recorded 38.51M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 20.75, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 185.56M, leaving 164.56M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 11.38% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 147.79, while the 200-day moving average is 166.00.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. generated 5.14B in revenue and converted that into 164.56M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.78. EBITDA reached 1.63B, while operating income came in at 926.07M.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. holds 190.82M in cash and equivalents against 10.33B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 10.09B. Total book value stands at 1.98B, with working capital of 631.09M providing operational flexibility.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. produced 782.52M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -132.17M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 650.35M - equivalent to 21.39 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. posted a gross margin of 54.61, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 18.01 and net profit margin of 3.20 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. paid dividends of 6.51 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 152.70 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 13.51, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -45.70, meaning Nexstar Media Group, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

As of June 30, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.50, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.