NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
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Price $183.80
GF Value $227.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -0.86% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 6.35. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $227.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks worse than 82.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Nexstar Media Group's current share price is $183.80. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.40. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NXST' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67   Med: 6.35   Max: 166.84
Current: 2.99

During the past years, Nexstar Media Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 166.84. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 6.35.

NXST's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.92% of 720 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.995 vs NXST: 2.99

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nexstar Media Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.994. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $61.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nexstar Media Group  (NAS:NXST) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
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NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=183.80/61.40
=2.99

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=70.994/330.2130*330.2130
=70.994

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.292 241.018 5.880
201609 4.966 241.428 6.792
201612 5.501 241.432 7.524
201703 25.675 243.801 34.775
201706 25.754 244.955 34.718
201709 26.099 246.819 34.917
201712 34.169 246.524 45.769
201803 34.359 249.554 45.464
201806 35.882 251.989 47.021
201809 37.894 252.439 49.569
201812 40.608 251.233 53.374
201903 41.014 254.202 53.278
201906 42.162 256.143 54.354
201909 41.802 256.759 53.761
201912 44.404 256.974 57.059
202003 46.314 258.115 59.251
202006 48.144 257.797 61.668
202009 50.747 260.280 64.382
202012 58.219 260.474 73.806
202103 59.334 264.877 73.970
202106 61.917 271.696 75.252
202109 63.534 274.310 76.482
202112 69.936 278.802 82.832
202203 71.752 287.504 82.411
202206 72.791 296.311 81.119
202209 76.443 296.808 85.046
202212 74.463 296.797 82.847
202303 72.921 301.836 79.777
202306 71.875 305.109 77.789
202309 68.199 307.789 73.168
202312 68.421 306.746 73.655
202403 70.252 312.332 74.274
202406 69.784 314.175 73.346
202409 70.498 315.301 73.832
202412 73.708 315.605 77.120
202503 74.017 319.799 76.427
202506 74.419 322.561 76.184
202509 75.386 324.800 76.642
202512 68.056 324.054 69.349
202603 70.994 330.213 70.994

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 6.35. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 166.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #597 out of 720 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 166.84. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Nexstar Media Group's value of 2.99 is 200.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #597 out of 720 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SBGI and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #597 out of 720 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nexstar Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Nexstar Media Group's value of 2.99 is 200.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 166.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.35 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Nexstar Media Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.00, based on 720 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 is 200.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 6.35. 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 $227.68, compared to a current price of $183.80 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.35 and 200.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.00. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 18, 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 $183.80 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $227.68. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (53% below median its 10-year median of 6.35)
  • GF Value™: $227.68 vs. price of $183.80 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#597 of 720)

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

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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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$183.80
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