Nexstar Media [NXST] vs Gray Television [GTN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Nexstar Media
NASDAQ
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Gray Television
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Nexstar Media wins in 12 metrics, Gray Television wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Nexstar Media appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Nexstar Media | Gray Television | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.79 | 3.74 | Gray Television |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.33 | 0.25 | Gray Television |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 301.78 | 201.17 | Gray Television |
| PEG Ratio | 11.13 | 0.00 | Gray Television |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 | 6.38 | Gray Television |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.23% | 5.64% | Nexstar Media |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 18.48% | 13.47% | Nexstar Media |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 18.48% | 13.47% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Equity | 26.67% | 7.23% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.77% | 4.72% | Nexstar Media |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.11B | $608.00M | Nexstar Media |
| Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 5.80% | Gray Television |
| 1-Year Return | 19.41% | 12.67% | Nexstar Media |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.97 | 0.18 | Gray Television |
| Enterprise Value | $11.74B | $6.70B | Nexstar Media |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.19 | 1.89 | Gray Television |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 55.35% | 24.48% | Nexstar Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $170 | $37 | Nexstar Media |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $19.62 | $1.53 | Nexstar Media |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.03 | 1.21 | Nexstar Media |
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Nexstar Media vs Gray Television Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media | 1.08% | -3.06% | 12.56% | 19.98% | 36.96% | 28.60% |
| Gray Television | 3.41% | -2.17% | 18.59% | 53.26% | 54.47% | 75.22% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media | 19.41% | 6.77% | 107.29% | 339.67% | 5,046.73% | 3,764.91% |
| Gray Television | 12.67% | -70.81% | -63.45% | -64.79% | 186.34% | -49.48% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Nexstar Media vs Gray Television
| Metric | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.20B | $625.45M |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 247,940 | 2,316,760 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 435,783 | 1,779,870 |
| Last Close | $207.06 | $6.07 |
| 52 Week Range | $141.66 - $223.36 | $2.91 - $6.16 |
| % from 52W High | -7.30% | -1.46% |
| All-Time High | $223.36 (Aug 19, 2025) | $25.24 (Nov 01, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -7.30% | -75.95% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.04% | -0.07% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.38% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.07% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 301.78 | 201.17 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $74.02 | $22.53 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.39 | $2.06 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.31B | $828.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.38B | $766.25M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 5.80% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.96 | $0.24 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Nexstar Media vs Gray Television
| Metric | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.79 | 3.74 |
| Forward P/E | 11.13 | -8.17 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.13 | 0.00 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.97 | 0.18 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.33 | 0.25 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.20B | $625.45M |
| Enterprise Value | $11.74B | $6.70B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.19 | 1.89 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.73 | 6.38 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.21 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $74.02 | $22.53 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Nexstar Media vs Gray Television
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.49B | $782.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $558.00M | $597.00M |
| Gross Profit | $929.00M | $185.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $421.00M | $90.00M |
| EBITDA | $685.00M | $160.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $337.00M | $-24.00M |
| Income Tax | $107.00M | $-15.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $230.00M | $-9.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $144.00M | N/A |
| Total Current Assets | $1.30B | $483.00M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $783.00M | $533.00M |
| Long-Term Debt | $6.40B | $63.00M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.27B | $2.25B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.67B | $1.35B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.12B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $365.00M | $131.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-35.00M | $-15.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $376.00M | $117.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-181.00M | $-146.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-178.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.02M | 4.96M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 3.24 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 247,940 | 2,316,760 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 435,783 | 1,779,870 |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.62M | 99.58M |
| Float Shares | 28.11M | 82.13M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.00% | 0.79% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Nexstar Media vs Gray Television
| Metric | NXST | GTN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.96 | $0.24 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 5.80% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $6.51 | $0.29 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.89% | 1.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $19.54 | $0.88 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |