Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is in the Communication Services sector and Broadcasting industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 27/100.
Quick answer for NXST
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 27/100. The stored market price is $168.8. Its financial score is 17/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Nexstar Media Group, Inc. does
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. By the end of 2020, Nexstar directly owned, operated, programmed, or offered sales and other services to 198 television stations. Furthermore, it extended sales, programming, and other support through local service agreements to an additional 37 independent power television stations. The company also furnishes advanced video and display advertising solutions, which can be deployed both locally and nationally across its own digital platforms and various third-party websites and mobile applic
NXST financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 27/100
- Current price:
- $168.8
- Market capitalization:
- $5.15B
- Revenue:
- $5.11B
- Net income:
- $165.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $743.0M
- Cash:
- $379.0M
- Total debt:
- $12.26B
- EPS:
- 3.04
- P/E ratio:
- 55.5x
- Financial score:
- 17/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 17/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $743.0M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $379.0M of cash versus $12.26B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 17/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research NXST
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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