Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 7, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the NXST SEC filings page.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported $5.9B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 10.5% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Nexstar remains cash-generative, but volatile earnings and elevated leverage make reported returns swing sharply even when operations stay cash-positive.
The sharpest earnings signal is the disconnect between net income and operating cash flow: in FY2025, net income fell84.9% while operating cash flow fell28.7% . Because operating cash flow equaled817.4% of net income, the bottom-line decline was much larger than the cash-generation decline; net income was a poor standalone proxy for cash generation that year.
Revenue was nearly unchanged from FY2023 to FY2025, with the supplied comparison at
The balance sheet remains debt-heavy: liabilities were
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has an operating margin of 17.2%, meaning the company retains $17 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 80/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 23.4% the prior year.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s revenue declined 8.5% year-over-year, from $5.4B to $4.9B. This contraction results in a growth score of 31/100.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 3.01), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 13/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.07 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 60/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. converts 15.0% of revenue into free cash flow ($743.0M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 82/100.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. earns a strong 5.3% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $5 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 68/100. This is down from 32.0% the prior year.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. scores 1.61, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. passes 5 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, the one computable operating efficiency signal (asset turnover improving) does not pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. generates $8.17 in operating cash flow ($891.0M OCF vs $109.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. earns $2.24 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($849.0M vs $379.0M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. generated $2.0B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 62.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 42.8%.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s EBITDA was $520.0M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 57.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 34.7%.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. reported $120.0M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 23.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 26.8%.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. earned $3.61 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 18.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 29.1%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. generated $253.0M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 16.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 5.2%.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. held $218.0M in cash against $11.4B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. paid $1.86 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. That is unchanged from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s operating margin was 18.2% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.8 percentage points.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s net profit margin was 6.0% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 5.7 percentage points.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s quarterly ROE was 5.3% in Q2 2026: one quarter's net income over shareholder equity, not annualized. This is up 1.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.3 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. invested $45.0M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 55.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 104.5%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
NXST Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B+62.2% | $1.4B+13.1% | $1.3B-13.4% | $1.2B-12.3% | $1.2B-3.2% | $1.2B-3.9% | $1.5B+14.1% | $1.4B+20.7% |
| SG&A Expenses | $457.0M+74.4% | $327.0M+27.2% | $274.0M+1.9% | $270.0M-2.5% | $262.0M-3.0% | $257.0M-5.5% | $269.0M-6.9% | $277.0M-1.4% |
| Operating Income | $362.0M+70.0% | $265.0M+20.5% | $241.0M-42.3% | $175.0M-47.8% | $213.0M-11.3% | $220.0M-20.0% | $418.0M+81.0% | $335.0M+256.4% |
| EBITDA | $520.0M+57.1% | $386.0M+14.5% | $287.0M-8.6% | $365.0M-30.5% | $331.0M-26.1% | $337.0M-27.5% | $314.0Mn/m | $525.0M+67.2% |
| Interest Expense | $190.0M+95.9% | $120.0M+23.7% | $91.0M | $94.0M-16.8% | $97.0M | $97.0M | N/A | $113.0M |
| Income Tax | $64.0M+64.1% | -$7.0M-117.1% | -$44.0M-140.7% | $31.0M-51.6% | $39.0M-9.3% | $41.0M-32.8% | $108.0M+125.0% | $64.0M+966.7% |
| Net Income | $120.0M+23.7% | $164.0M+51.9% | -$166.0M-168.6% | $70.0M-62.6% | $97.0M-17.8% | $108.0M-38.3% | $242.0M+112.3% | $187.0M+648.0% |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.65+18.1% | $5.22+53.1% | -$5.62-174.3% | $2.16-59.6% | $3.09-13.9% | $3.41-35.0% | $7.56+128.4% | $5.34+652.1% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.61+18.0% | $5.09+51.0% | -$5.57-174.8% | $2.14-59.4% | $3.06-13.6% | $3.37-34.7% | $7.45+127.8% | $5.27+652.9% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 31M+1.3% | 31M+0.8% | N/A | 31M-5.5% | 31M-8.3% | 31M-9.1% | N/A | 32M-8.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses.
NXST Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17.7B+56.4% | $18.1B+58.6% | $10.8B-5.4% | $11.2B-3.8% | $11.3B-4.2% | $11.4B-4.4% | $11.5B-5.1% | $11.7B-2.9% |
| Current Assets | $2.0B+44.2% | $2.3B+62.8% | $1.5B+13.6% | $1.4B-2.0% | $1.4B-5.6% | $1.4B-6.2% | $1.3B-11.5% | $1.4B+6.0% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $218.0M-6.8% | $379.0M+49.8% | $280.0M+94.4% | $236.0M+30.4% | $234.0M+60.3% | $253.0M+6.8% | $144.0M+6.7% | $181.0M+20.7% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.6B+55.0% | $1.7B+60.9% | $1.1B+4.6% | $1.0B-0.3% | $1.0B-2.5% | $1.0B-2.0% | $1.0B-6.1% | $1.0B+14.0% |
| Long-Term Investments | $43.0M+975.0% | $41.0M+925.0% | $6.0M+50.0% | $4.0M0.0% | $4.0M0.0% | $4.0M-20.0% | $4.0M-20.0% | $4.0M0.0% |
| Goodwill | $5.0B+72.1% | $5.0B+72.6% | $2.9B-0.4% | $2.9B-0.7% | $2.9B-0.7% | $2.9B-0.7% | $2.9B-0.8% | $2.9B-0.6% |
| Total Liabilities | $15.5B+70.3% | $15.9B+73.9% | $8.8B-4.5% | $9.0B-5.2% | $9.1B-4.9% | $9.2B-4.5% | $9.2B-5.8% | $9.5B-2.6% |
| Current Liabilities | $1.3B+56.0% | $1.3B+61.4% | $711.0M-9.2% | $745.0M-11.9% | $823.0M-0.6% | $805.0M-3.1% | $783.0M-18.5% | $846.0M-0.7% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $14.2B+71.7% | $14.6B+75.1% | $8.1B-4.1% | $8.2B-4.5% | $8.2B-5.3% | $8.4B-4.7% | $8.4B-4.4% | $8.6B-2.7% |
| Long-Term Debt | $11.4B+81.9% | $11.9B+86.4% | $6.2B-2.8% | $6.2B-5.0% | $6.3B-5.7% | $6.4B-4.7% | $6.4B-4.7% | $6.6B-2.5% |
| Total Equity | $2.3B+0.4% | $2.2B-3.5% | $2.1B-8.6% | $2.3B+3.0% | $2.3B-0.5% | $2.2B-3.2% | $2.3B-1.8% | $2.2B-4.8% |
| Retained Earnings | $3.7B-1.6% | $3.6B-2.1% | $3.5B-3.7% | $3.8B+8.0% | $3.8B+11.5% | $3.7B+12.5% | $3.7B+15.2% | $3.5B+11.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
NXST Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $298.0M+20.6% | $289.0M-14.2% | $190.0M-53.8% | $117.0M-69.8% | $247.0M+40.3% | $337.0M+22.1% | $411.0M+125.8% | $387.0M+180.4% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $158.0M+33.9% | $121.0M+3.4% | -$121.0Mn/m | $190.0M0.0% | $118.0M-43.3% | $117.0M-38.4% | -$104.0Mn/m | $190.0M-13.6% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $20.0M+11.1% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $18.0M0.0% | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $45.0M+55.2% | $22.0M-37.1% | $54.0M+54.3% | $30.0M+3.4% | $29.0M-21.6% | $35.0M-20.5% | $35.0M-2.8% | $29.0M-19.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | $253.0M+16.1% | $267.0M-11.6% | $136.0M-63.8% | $87.0M-75.7% | $218.0M+56.8% | $302.0M+30.2% | $376.0M+157.5% | $358.0M+251.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$30.0Mn/m | -$3.3Bn/m | -$55.0Mn/m | -$29.0Mn/m | -$28.0Mn/m | -$61.0Mn/m | -$34.0Mn/m | -$29.0Mn/m |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$486.0Mn/m | $3.2Bn/m | -$91.0Mn/m | -$86.0Mn/m | -$238.0Mn/m | -$167.0Mn/m | -$414.0Mn/m | -$323.0Mn/m |
| Dividends Paid | $57.0M+1.8% | $56.0M-1.8% | $57.0M+9.6% | $56.0M+1.8% | $56.0M+1.8% | $57.0M0.0% | $52.0M+13.0% | $55.0M+17.0% |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $50.0M-63.0% | $75.0M-32.4% | $178.0M+85.4% | $177.0M-8.8% |
NXST Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 18.2%+0.8pp | 19.0%+1.2pp | 18.7%-9.4pp | 14.6%-9.9pp | 17.3%-1.6pp | 17.8%-3.6pp | 28.1%+10.4pp | 24.5%+16.2pp |
| Net Margin | 6.0%-1.9pp | 11.8%+3.0pp | -12.9%-29.1pp | 5.8%-7.8pp | 7.9%-1.4pp | 8.8%-4.9pp | 16.3%+7.5pp | 13.7%+11.5pp |
| Return on Equity | 5.3%+1.0pp | 7.6%+2.8pp | -8.0%-18.8pp | 3.1%-5.4pp | 4.3%-0.9pp | 4.8%-2.7pp | 10.7%+5.8pp | 8.4%+7.4pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.7%-0.2pp | 0.9%0.0pp | -1.5%-3.6pp | 0.6%-1.0pp | 0.9%-0.1pp | 0.9%-0.5pp | 2.1%+1.2pp | 1.6%+1.4pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.56-0.1x | 1.760.0x | 2.07+0.4x | 1.87+0.2x | 1.69-0.1x | 1.74-0.1x | 1.66+0.1x | 1.68+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 5.04+2.3x | 5.48+2.6x | 3.01+0.2x | 2.73-0.2x | 2.78-0.2x | 2.840.0x | 2.84-0.1x | 2.96+0.1x |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 6.82+2.8x | 7.35+3.3x | 4.26+0.2x | 3.92-0.3x | 4.02-0.2x | 4.08-0.1x | 4.08-0.2x | 4.26+0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.110.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.110.0x | 0.110.0x | 0.110.0x | 0.130.0x | 0.120.0x |
| FCF Margin | 12.7%-5.0pp | 19.1%-5.3pp | 10.6%-14.7pp | 7.3%-18.9pp | 17.7%+6.8pp | 24.5%+6.4pp | 25.3%+14.1pp | 26.2%+17.2pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin.
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| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media Group, Inc. NXST | FY2025 | $4.9B | $109.0M | 2.2% | $5.2B | 56/100 |
| Sinclair, Inc. SBGI | FY2025 | $3.2B | -$112.0M | -3.5% | $896.0M | 37/100 |
| FuboTV Inc. FUBO | FY2024 | $402.3M | -$172.3M | -42.8% | $239.5M | 18/100 |
| Gray Media, Inc. GTN | FY2025 | $3.1B | -$85.0M | -2.8% | $471.7M | 42/100 |
| iHeartMedia, Inc. IHRT | FY2025 | $3.9B | -$472.9M | -12.2% | $289.5M | 25/100 |
Where Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported $4.9B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -8.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) revenue declined by 8.5% year-over-year, from $5.4B to $4.9B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Nexstar Media Group, Inc. profitable?
Yes, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported a net income of $188.0M over the trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. In fiscal year 2025 it reported a net income of $109.0M, with a net profit margin of 2.2%.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had EBITDA of $1.3B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had $280.0M in cash and equivalents against $6.2B in long-term debt.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s operating margin?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had an operating margin of 17.2% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had a net profit margin of 2.2% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) paid $7.44 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a return on equity of 5.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) generated $743.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -32.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) generated $891.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s total assets?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had $10.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) invested $148.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s current ratio?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had a current ratio of 2.07 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.01 as of fiscal year 2025. We compute it as long-term debt divided by total shareholder equity, where long-term debt is the noncurrent part of the company's borrowings, so debt due within the next twelve months is not counted.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s liabilities-to-equity ratio?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 4.26 as of fiscal year 2025, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) had a return on assets of 1.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) trades at 27.4x earnings, its market capitalization divided by $188.0M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $5.2B as of Oct 23, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) trades at 0.9x sales, its market capitalization divided by $5.9B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $5.2B as of Oct 23, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.61, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has an earnings quality ratio of 8.17x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Nexstar Media Group, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has an interest coverage ratio of 2.24x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) scores 56 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.