NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Stock Based Compensation: $80 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
83 GF Score
Price $176.60
GF Value $224.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Stock Based Compensation?

Nexstar Media Group NXST +0.14% 83 Stock Based Compensation is $80 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $224.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Nexstar Media Group's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $80 Mil.

Nexstar Media Group Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Nexstar Media Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Nexstar Media Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
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Nexstar Media Group Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $80 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $80 Mil mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Stock Based Compensation of $80 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $80 Mil. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Stock Based Compensation compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Stock Based Compensation of $80 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $80 Mil. 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 $224.51, compared to a current price of $176.60 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $80 Mil. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Stock Based Compensation is $80 Mil 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 $176.60 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $224.51. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $80 Mil
  • GF Value™: $224.51 vs. price of $176.60 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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