NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $22.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
85 GF Score
Price $176.39
GF Value $224.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -1.70% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $22.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $224.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nexstar Media Group's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.567. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $22.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Nexstar Media Group's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 26.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 31.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Nexstar Media Group was 59.40% per year. The lowest was 18.00% per year. And the median was 34.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-08), Nexstar Media Group's current stock price is $176.39. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.00. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 8.02.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Nexstar Media Group was 32.78. The lowest was 7.45. And the median was 17.37.


Nexstar Media Group  (NAS:NXST) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=176.39/22.00
=8.02

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Nexstar Media Group was 32.78. The lowest was 7.45. And the median was 17.37.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Nexstar Media Group's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=8.567/330.2130*330.2130
=8.567

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 1.595 241.018 2.185
201609 1.780 241.428 2.435
201612 3.195 241.432 4.370
201703 -1.358 243.801 -1.839
201706 3.006 244.955 4.052
201709 -1.451 246.819 -1.941
201712 0.488 246.524 0.654
201803 3.319 249.554 4.392
201806 2.596 251.989 3.402
201809 3.020 252.439 3.950
201812 4.359 251.233 5.729
201903 2.009 254.202 2.610
201906 1.437 256.143 1.853
201909 0.885 256.759 1.138
201912 0.296 256.974 0.380
202003 7.455 258.115 9.537
202006 5.265 257.797 6.744
202009 2.262 260.280 2.870
202012 7.220 260.474 9.153
202103 9.167 264.877 11.428
202106 2.534 271.696 3.080
202109 5.702 274.310 6.864
202112 6.737 278.802 7.979
202203 11.671 287.504 13.405
202206 6.255 296.311 6.971
202209 8.569 296.808 9.533
202212 4.204 296.797 4.677
202303 12.230 301.836 13.380
202306 3.965 305.109 4.291
202309 2.884 307.789 3.094
202312 4.266 306.746 4.592
202403 6.819 312.332 7.209
202406 4.176 314.175 4.389
202409 11.035 315.301 11.557
202412 11.959 315.605 12.513
202503 9.765 319.799 10.083
202506 7.144 322.561 7.313
202509 2.839 324.800 2.886
202512 4.424 324.054 4.508
202603 8.567 330.213 8.567

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $22.00 mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $22.00 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $22.00. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $22.00 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $22.00. 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 $224.16, compared to a current price of $176.39 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $22.00. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $22.00 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 $176.39 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $224.16. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $22.00
  • GF Value™: $224.16 vs. price of $176.39 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1NXST:ItalyNXZ:Germany
Address 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75062
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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