Nexstar Media Group (MIL:1NXST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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MIL:1NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc MIL:1NXST
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Price €158.60
GF Value €238.74
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What is Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nexstar Media Group MIL:1NXST 54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates MIL:1NXST with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €238.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks worse than 63.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Nexstar Media Group's current share price is €158.60. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €112.94. Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.40.

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

MIL:1NXST' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 2.85   Max: 4.28
Current: 1.34

During the past years, Nexstar Media Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.28. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.85.

MIL:1NXST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
63.87% of 739 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs MIL:1NXST: 1.34

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nexstar Media Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €55.458. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €112.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Nexstar Media Group  (MIL:1NXST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.79 1.70 1.63 1.53

MIL:1NXST vs NMAX, FUBO, SBGI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Nexstar Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=158.60/112.936
=1.40

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=55.458/333.9520*333.9520
=55.458

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 7.792 241.428 10.778
201612 9.037 241.432 12.500
201703 11.162 243.801 15.289
201706 11.805 244.955 16.094
201709 10.986 246.819 14.864
201712 11.775 246.524 15.951
201803 10.500 249.554 14.051
201806 11.755 251.989 15.578
201809 12.587 252.439 16.651
201812 14.729 251.233 19.579
201903 11.550 254.202 15.174
201906 12.041 256.143 15.699
201909 12.942 256.759 16.833
201912 20.730 256.974 26.940
202003 20.814 258.115 26.929
202006 17.728 257.797 22.965
202009 20.483 260.280 26.281
202012 25.267 260.474 32.395
202103 20.361 264.877 25.671
202106 21.163 271.696 26.012
202109 22.575 274.310 27.483
202112 25.540 278.802 30.592
202203 25.683 287.504 29.832
202206 28.565 296.311 32.194
202209 31.849 296.808 35.835
202212 38.058 296.797 42.822
202303 31.285 301.836 34.614
202306 31.374 305.109 34.340
202309 29.421 307.789 31.922
202312 35.418 306.746 38.559
202403 34.770 312.332 37.177
202406 35.411 314.175 37.640
202409 38.330 315.301 40.597
202412 44.356 315.605 46.935
202503 37.911 319.799 39.589
202506 35.534 322.561 36.789
202509 33.448 324.800 34.390
202512 36.518 324.054 37.633
202603 38.286 330.213 38.720
202606 55.458 333.952 55.458

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.40 mean?
Nexstar Media Group (MIL:1NXST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #472 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 4.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Nexstar Media Group's value of 1.40 is 89.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #472 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NMAX and FUBO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #472 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Nexstar Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Nexstar Media Group's value of 1.40 is 89.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 0.74, 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 739 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.40 is 89.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 2.85. 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 (MIL:1NXST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €238.74, compared to a current price of €158.60 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 89.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (MIL:1NXST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 17, 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 (MIL:1NXST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €158.60 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €238.74. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1NXST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (51% below median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: €238.74 vs. price of €158.60 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#472 of 739)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1NXST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nexstar Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NXST:USANXZ: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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