Nexstar Media [NXST] vs Tegna [TGNA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Nexstar Media
NASDAQ
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Tegna
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Nexstar Media wins in 12 metrics, Tegna wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Nexstar Media appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Nexstar Media | Tegna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.79 | 7.65 | Tegna |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.33 | 1.09 | Tegna |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 301.78 | 101.05 | Tegna |
| PEG Ratio | 11.13 | -0.61 | Tegna |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 | 6.78 | Nexstar Media |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.23% | 15.00% | Tegna |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 18.48% | 18.06% | Nexstar Media |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 18.48% | 18.06% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Equity | 26.67% | 15.35% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.77% | 6.31% | Nexstar Media |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.11B | $632.53M | Nexstar Media |
| Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 2.19% | Nexstar Media |
| 1-Year Return | 20.70% | 50.25% | Tegna |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.97 | 1.12 | Nexstar Media |
| Enterprise Value | $11.74B | $5.64B | Nexstar Media |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.19 | 1.86 | Tegna |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 55.35% | 37.35% | Nexstar Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $170 | $19 | Nexstar Media |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $19.62 | $2.75 | Nexstar Media |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.03 | 0.29 | Tegna |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Nexstar Media vs Tegna Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media | 1.08% | 0.34% | 12.42% | 20.76% | 37.50% | 29.99% |
| Tegna | -0.05% | 2.58% | 26.35% | 25.97% | 20.56% | 12.09% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar Media | 20.70% | 7.93% | 109.53% | 344.43% | 5,102.51% | 3,806.79% |
| Tegna | 50.25% | -1.63% | 63.92% | 36.18% | 228.86% | -43.33% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Nexstar Media vs Tegna
| Metric | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.20B | $3.39B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 247,940 | 7,177,890 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 435,783 | 3,274,313 |
| Last Close | $207.06 | $21.05 |
| 52 Week Range | $141.66 - $223.36 | $13.45 - $21.19 |
| % from 52W High | -7.30% | -0.66% |
| All-Time High | $223.36 (Aug 19, 2025) | $46.81 (Apr 05, 2004) |
| % from All-Time High | -7.30% | -55.03% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.04% | -0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.38% | -0.17% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.15% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 301.78 | 101.05 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $74.02 | $19.23 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.39 | $4.70 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.31B | $619.30M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.38B | $453.72M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 2.19% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.96 | $0.36 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Nexstar Media vs Tegna
| Metric | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.79 | 7.65 |
| Forward P/E | 11.13 | 10.58 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.13 | -0.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.97 | 1.12 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.33 | 1.09 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.20B | $3.39B |
| Enterprise Value | $11.74B | $5.64B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.19 | 1.86 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.73 | 6.78 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.03 | 0.29 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $74.02 | $19.23 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Nexstar Media vs Tegna
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 | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.49B | $680.05M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $558.00M | $440.99M |
| Gross Profit | $929.00M | $239.06M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $421.00M | $109.02M |
| EBITDA | $685.00M | $139.61M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $337.00M | $73.47M |
| Income Tax | $107.00M | $15.16M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $230.00M | $58.31M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $144.00M | $716.65M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.30B | $1.37B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $783.00M | $973.52M |
| Long-Term Debt | $6.40B | $2.58B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.27B | $3.06B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.67B | $8.53B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.12B | $1.15B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $365.00M | $114.59M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-35.00M | $-4.95M |
| Free Cash Flow | $376.00M | $54.68M |
| Debt Repayment | $-181.00M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-178.00M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.02M | 5.82M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 4.55 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 247,940 | 7,177,890 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 435,783 | 3,274,313 |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.62M | 159.90M |
| Float Shares | 28.11M | 158.71M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.00% | 1.05% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Nexstar Media vs Tegna
| Metric | NXST | TGNA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.96 | $0.36 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.75% | 2.19% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $6.51 | $0.40 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.89% | 0.69% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $19.54 | $1.21 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 |