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Nexstar Media Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.99.
During the past 12 months, Nexstar Media Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nexstar Media Group was 226.00% per year. The lowest was -72.80% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Nexstar Media Group was 13.14. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.39.
Good Sign:
Nexstar Media Group Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.47) is close to 1-year low of 2.31.
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Nexstar Media Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
Nexstar Media Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nexstar Media Group PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Book Value per Share of $70.99 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Book Value per Share is $70.99. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Book Value per Share compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Book Value per Share of $70.99 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Book Value per Share is $70.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexstar Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $226.62, compared to a current price of $183.20 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $70.99. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Book Value per Share is $70.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $183.20 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $226.62.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
Book Value per Share: $70.99
GF Value™: $226.62 vs. price of $183.20 (19.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Assuming its merger with Tegna is affirmed Nexstar's station total would exceed 259 and reach 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
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