NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Total Operating Expense: $1,908 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
86 GF Score
Price $179.44
GF Value $222.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Total Operating Expense?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -1.02% 86 Total Operating Expense is $1,908 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $222.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Nexstar Media Group's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $520 Mil. Nexstar Media Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,908 Mil.

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Nexstar Media Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Nexstar Media Group Total Operating Expense Chart

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Nexstar Media Group Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $1,908 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,908 Mil mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,908 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Total Operating Expense is $1,908 Mil. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Total Operating Expense compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Total Operating Expense of $1,908 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 Total Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Total Operating Expense is $1,908 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 $222.24, compared to a current price of $179.44 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,908 Mil. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,908 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 $179.44 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $222.24. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,908 Mil
  • GF Value™: $222.24 vs. price of $179.44 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 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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