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NXST · Nasdaq · United States · Television Broadcasting Stations
In shortNEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries heavy debt, with revenue shrinking (−8.5% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 17.2% | 74/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.2% | 29/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 5.0% | 25/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 5.6% | 37/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.07× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 3.07× | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 4.59× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.30 | 31/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 15.0% | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 6.82× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 9.0% | 78/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 5.0% | 63/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.7% | 7/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -50.1% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,648 | 5,211 | 4,933 | 5,407 | 4,949 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,024 | 1,098 | 1,098 | 1,088 | 1,063 |
| Operating income | 1,175 | 1,312 | 708 | 1,268 | 849 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,093 | 1,217 | 401 | 959 | 150 |
| Income tax | 263 | 274 | 131 | 276 | 67 |
| Net income | 834 | 971 | 346 | 722 | 109 |
| Diluted EPS | $18.98 | $24.16 | $9.64 | $21.41 | $3.00 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 44 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 31 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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2.30 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 7, 2026