Nexstar Media GroupNXST +4.08%85 PEG Ratio is 11.10 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 2481% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $220.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks worse than 91.52% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NXST'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.43 Max: 13.34
Current: 11.1
During the past 13 years, Nexstar Media Group's highest PEG Ratio was 13.34. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.43.
NXST's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 91.52% of 224
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs NXST: 11.10
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Nexstar Media Group PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nexstar Media Group PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a PEG Ratio of 11.10 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 2481% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 13.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #205 out of 224 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's PEG Ratio too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current PEG Ratio of 11.10 is 2481% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 13.34. The Media - Diversified industry median PEG Ratio is 1.02. Nexstar Media Group's value of 11.10 is 988.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #205 out of 224 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PEG Ratio compare to SBGI and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #205 out of 224 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nexstar Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.02. Nexstar Media Group's value of 11.10 is 988.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 13.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 PEG Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median PEG Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.02, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current PEG Ratio of 11.10 is 988.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current PEG Ratio is 11.10, which is 2481% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. 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 $220.11, compared to a current price of $170.65 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 11.10, which is 2481% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 988.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.02. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current PEG Ratio is 11.10 as of Jun. 30, 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 $170.65 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $220.11.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
PEG Ratio: 11.10 (2481% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $220.11 vs. price of $170.65 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 988.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#205 of 224)
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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