Nexstar Media GroupNXST +0.63%85 Median PS Value is $237.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 27147% above its 10-year median of 0.87. 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 575 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks better than 58.96% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
NXST'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.87 Max: 2.07
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Nexstar Media Group was 2.07. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.87.
NXST's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 58.96% of 575
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs NXST: 0.71
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Nexstar Media Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
167.97
/
237.05
=
0.71
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Nexstar Media Group Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.4272.
Nexstar Media Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $166.089.
* 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 Median PS Value of $237.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 27147% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.48 to 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #236 out of 575 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Median PS Value too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Median PS Value of $237.05 is 27147% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 2.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Median PS Value is 0.81. Nexstar Media Group's value of $237.05 is 29165.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #236 out of 575 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to NMAX and SBGI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #236 out of 575 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Nexstar Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.81. Nexstar Media Group's value of $237.05 is 29165.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.48 to 2.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.81, 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 Median PS Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Median PS Value among Media - Diversified companies is 0.81, based on 575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current Median PS Value of $237.05 is 29165.4% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current Median PS Value is $237.05, which is 27147% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. 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 Median PS Value is $237.05, which is 27147% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 29165.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.81. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Median PS Value is $237.05 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:
Median PS Value: $237.05 (27147% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: $219.75 vs. price of $167.97 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29165.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#236 of 575)
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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