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Nexstar Media GroupNXST +4.35%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 6.81. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $226.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Media - Diversified companies, Nexstar Media Group ranks better than 90.93% on this metric.
Nexstar Media Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NXST'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.84 Med: 6.81 Max: 17.12
Current: 14.86
During the past 13 years, Nexstar Media Group's highest Yield on Cost was 17.12. The lowest was 4.84. And the median was 6.81.
NXST's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.93% of 397
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs NXST: 14.86
Nexstar Media Group (NAS:NXST) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Nexstar Media Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NXST vs SBGI, NMAX, IHRT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nexstar Media Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 6.81. Over the past decade, Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.84 to 17.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #36 out of 397 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Nexstar Media Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.86 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 6.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.84 to a high of 17.12. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60. Nexstar Media Group's value of 14.86 is 312.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #36 out of 397 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SBGI and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nexstar Media Group ranks #36 out of 397 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nexstar Media Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60. Nexstar Media Group's value of 14.86 is 312.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexstar Media Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.84 to 17.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.81 vs. the industry median of 3.60, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexstar Media Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.86 is 312.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexstar Media Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.86, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 6.81. 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 $226.62, compared to a current price of $183.13 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.86, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 6.81 and 312.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.60. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.86 as of Jul. 15, 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 $183.13 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $226.62.
GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NXST:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.86 (118% above median its 10-year median of 6.81)
GF Value™: $226.62 vs. price of $183.13 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 312.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#36 of 397)
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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