NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Stations Owned #: 265.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
84 GF Score
Price $181.07
GF Value $222.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Stations Owned #?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -0.11% 84 Stations Owned # is 265.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $222.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Stations Owned # is the number of stations owned by the company, while Stations Leased is the number of stations leased by the company. A media company with more stations in operation has a higher potential to generate larger audiences.

Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned # for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 265.00 , which higher from pervious quarter (Dec. 2025)'s result by 32.50%.

Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned # for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 200.00 , which lower from pervious year (Dec. 2024)'s result by 0.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned # or its related term are showing as below:

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Nexstar Media Group  (NAS:NXST) Stations Owned # Explanation

The number of total stations for TV and Radio companies is important in regards to their audience. A media company with more stations in operation has a higher potential to generate larger audiences. In some cases, companies will lease stations instead of acquiring them due to the high acquisition cost.

Nexstar Media Group Stations Owned # Historical Data

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Nexstar Media Group Stations Owned # Chart

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NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: Stations Owned # Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned #, along with its competitors' market caps and Stations Owned # 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Stations Owned # of 265.00 mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Stations Owned # of 265.00 as of Mar. 2026. Stations Owned is the number of stations owned by the company. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned # too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Stations Owned # is 265.00. 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 Stations Owned # compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Stations Owned # of 265.00 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 Stations Owned # for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Stations Owned # depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Stations Owned # 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 Stations Owned # mean?
A high Stations Owned # can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stations Owned is the number of stations owned by the company. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Stations Owned # is 265.00. 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 $222.75, compared to a current price of $181.07 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Stations Owned # is 265.00. 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 Stations Owned # calculated?
Stations Owned # is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Stations Owned # is 265.00 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 $181.07 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $222.75. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Stations Owned #: 265.00
  • GF Value™: $222.75 vs. price of $181.07 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 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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