Nexstar Media GroupNXST.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Nexstar Media Group (NXST.O) trades at a P/E of 27.00x, P/B of 2.22x, P/S of 0.86x, and a dividend yield of 3.40%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 86th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 76th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 26th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 19th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 4th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 8th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 78th percentile within its industry and the 65th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 5.87%, ranking at the 74th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 59.8 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 3.40% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~2.47% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Nexstar Media Group operates in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: NXST · NXST
Want the full picture on whether Nexstar Media Group (NXST.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 27.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.22 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.86 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 5.87% |