Nexstar Media GroupNXST +0.63%85 EBITDA Margin % is 33.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 39.44. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $219.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks better than 83.95% on this metric.
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Nexstar Media Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Nexstar Media Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
NXST vs NMAX, SBGI, IHRT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 EBITDA Margin % of 33.38% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 39.44. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.21 to 44.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #164 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.38% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 39.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.21 to a high of 44.54. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Nexstar Media Group's value of 33.38% is 309.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #164 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to NMAX and SBGI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #164 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Nexstar Media Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Nexstar Media Group's value of 33.38% is 309.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.21 to 44.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.44 vs. the industry median of 8.16, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.38% is 309.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.38%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 39.44. 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 $219.75, compared to a current price of $167.97 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.38%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 39.44 and 309.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.38% 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 $167.97 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $219.75.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
EBITDA Margin %: 33.38% (15% below median its 10-year median of 39.44)
GF Value™: $219.75 vs. price of $167.97 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 309.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#164 of 1022)
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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