Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXSTCommunication ServicesNASDAQBroadcasting
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is listed under Broadcasting. The company carries a $5.21B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services.
Market Cap
$5.21B
Beta
0.89
P/E (TTM)
31.97
P/E (Fwd)
7.26
EPS (TTM)
$5.29
EPS (Fwd)
$23.30
ROE
7.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$218.0M
Total Debt
$12.09B
Free CF
$800.6M
52W Change
-10.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NXST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 14, 2026 close, NXST finished 5.59% below its 150-day moving average ($199.82) and 4.67% below its 200-day moving average ($197.90). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NXST overbought or oversold?
At the August 14, 2026 close, NXST's RSI(14) was 55.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $218.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $12.09B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $800.6M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 7.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $5.21B (2022) to $4.95B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NXST's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.