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During the past 12 months, Nexstar Media Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -25.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Nexstar Media Group was 49.50% per year. The lowest was -41.20% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Nexstar Media Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Nexstar Media Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -8.10% mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -8.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #512 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -8.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #512 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SBGI and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #512 out of 755 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Nexstar Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.00, based on 755 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -8.10%. 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 $235.46, compared to a current price of $186.14 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -8.10%. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -8.10% as of Jun. 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 $186.14 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $235.46.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -8.10%
GF Value™: $235.46 vs. price of $186.14 (20.9% 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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