NXST (Nexstar Media Group) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.66 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Nexstar Media Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Nexstar Media Group NXST +3.04% 84 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $221.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Nexstar Media Group's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.

Nexstar Media Group's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.56) to Mar. 2026 (0.66). It may suggest that Nexstar Media Group is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Nexstar Media Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Nexstar Media Group LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Nexstar Media Group's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	6222	/	10846
	=	0.57

Nexstar Media Group's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	11878	/	18103
	=	0.66

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.66 mean?

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.

Is Nexstar Media Group's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Nexstar Media Group's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.66. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to SBGI and NMAX?

Nexstar Media Group's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.66 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.66. 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 $221.87, compared to a current price of $183.83 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.66. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.66 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 $183.83 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $221.87. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.66
GF Value™: $221.87 vs. price of $183.83 (17.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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Nexstar Media Group Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Other Exchanges 1NXST:Italy NXZ:Germany

Address 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75062

Website https://www.nexstar.tv

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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