Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc stock (NXST) is currently trading at $218.10. Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc PE ratio is 73.91. Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.36. Analyst consensus price target for NXST is $271.50. WallStSmart rates NXST as Underperform.
- NXST PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- NXST PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- NXST intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- NXST stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- NXST fair value vs current price
- NXST insider transactions and insider buying
- Is NXST undervalued or overvalued?
- Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NXST Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NXST analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NXST Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)
NXST trades 1079% above its Graham fair value of $20.40, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, operating margin, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
103.30% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue
Paying $1.36 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -13.30%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -59.40%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium pricing at 3.3x book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.58), Price/Sales (1.36) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 20.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -13.30%, EPS Growth at -59.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.83%, Profit Margin at 2.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.83% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -13.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NXST Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NXST's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.36x sits near its historical average of 1.25x (68th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 70% below its historical high of 4.47x set in Dec 2013, and 1841% above its historical low of 0.07x in Jun 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › BROADCASTING
The Big Picture
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.9B with 13% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 136M in free cash flow and 190M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 13% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
ROE of 3.8% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 73.9x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor BROADCASTING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc.
Bottom Line
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(18 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SOOK, PERRY A Director, Chief Executive Officer | Sell | -26,171 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 11:32:44 AM
About Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc(NXST)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
BROADCASTING
USA
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a broadcast television and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.