Nexstar Media GroupNXST +6.07%85 Days Payable is 24.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 30.36. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $220.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks worse than 85.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NXST'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.35 Med: 30.36 Max: 45.73
Current: 23.41
During the past 13 years, Nexstar Media Group's highest Days Payable was 45.73. The lowest was 9.35. And the median was 30.36.
NXST's Days Payable is ranked worse than 85.59% of 916
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.895
vs NXST: 23.41
Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (20.37) to Mar. 2026 (24.87).
It may suggest that Nexstar Media Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Nexstar Media Group Days Payable Related Terms
Nexstar Media Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Days Payable of 24.87 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 30.36. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable has ranged from 9.35 to 45.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #784 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Days Payable too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Days Payable of 24.87 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 30.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.35 to a high of 45.73. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.90. Nexstar Media Group's value of 24.87 is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #784 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Payable compare to NMAX and SBGI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #784 out of 916 companies for Days Payable. This places Nexstar Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.90. Nexstar Media Group's value of 24.87 is 70.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 9.35 to 45.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.36 vs. the industry median of 83.90, Nexstar Media Group has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.90, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current Days Payable of 24.87 is 70.4% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current Days Payable is 24.87, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 30.36. 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 $220.11, compared to a current price of $164.03 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 24.87, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 30.36 and 70.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.90. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Days Payable is 24.87 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 $164.03 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $220.11.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
Days Payable: 24.87 (18% below median its 10-year median of 30.36)
GF Value™: $220.11 vs. price of $164.03 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#784 of 916)
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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