NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 76.60% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
85 GF Score
Price $167.97
GF Value $219.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nexstar Media Group Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Nexstar Media Group NXST +0.63% 85 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 76.60% as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Nexstar Media Group's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. Nexstar Media Group's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $142.72 and current share price is $167.97. Consequently,

Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is 76.60%.

NXST vs NMAX, SBGI, IHRT: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Nexstar Media Group Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(717.94-167.97)/717.94
=76.60 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 76.60% mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 76.60% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 76.60%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to NMAX and SBGI?
Nexstar Media Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 76.60% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar Media Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 76.60%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 76.60%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 76.60% as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 76.60%
  • GF Value™: $219.75 vs. price of $167.97 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1NXST:ItalyNXZ: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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