Gray Television [GTN.A] vs Nexstar Media [NXST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Gray Television
NYSE
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Nexstar Media
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Gray Television wins in 6 metrics, Nexstar Media wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Nexstar Media appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Gray Television | Nexstar Media | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.57 | 8.79 | Gray Television |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.45 | 2.33 | Gray Television |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 201.17 | 301.78 | Gray Television |
| PEG Ratio | -0.01 | 11.13 | Gray Television |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 | 6.73 | Nexstar Media |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.64% | 12.23% | Nexstar Media |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.47% | 18.48% | Nexstar Media |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.47% | 18.48% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Equity | 7.23% | 26.67% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.72% | 6.77% | Nexstar Media |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $608.00M | $1.11B | Nexstar Media |
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% | 4.75% | Nexstar Media |
| 1-Year Return | 13.67% | 20.70% | Nexstar Media |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.18 | 0.97 | Gray Television |
| Enterprise Value | $7.12B | $11.74B | Nexstar Media |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.01 | 2.19 | Gray Television |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.48% | 55.35% | Nexstar Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $37 | $170 | Nexstar Media |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.53 | $19.62 | Nexstar Media |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.21 | 1.03 | Nexstar Media |
Performance
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Gray Television vs Nexstar Media Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Television | -5.71% | 6.23% | -6.92% | 28.04% | 52.46% | 42.28% |
| Nexstar Media | 1.08% | 0.34% | 12.42% | 20.76% | 37.50% | 29.99% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Television | 13.67% | -42.46% | -23.66% | 0.89% | 468.33% | -4.30% |
| Nexstar Media | 20.70% | 7.93% | 109.53% | 344.43% | 5,102.51% | 3,806.79% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Gray Television vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $625.45M | $5.20B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,899 | 247,940 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,683 | 435,783 |
| Last Close | $10.23 | $207.06 |
| 52 Week Range | $5.00 - $12.80 | $141.66 - $223.36 |
| % from 52W High | -20.08% | -7.30% |
| All-Time High | $23.75 (Nov 01, 2021) | $223.36 (Aug 19, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -56.93% | -7.30% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.07% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.07% | -0.38% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 201.17 | 301.78 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $22.53 | $74.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.06 | $8.39 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $828.00M | $1.31B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $766.25M | $1.38B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.82% | 4.75% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | $8.96 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Gray Television vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.57 | 8.79 |
| Forward P/E | -15.70 | 11.13 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.01 | 11.13 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.18 | 0.97 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.45 | 2.33 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $625.45M | $5.20B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.12B | $11.74B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.01 | 2.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.78 | 6.73 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.03 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $22.53 | $74.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Gray Television vs Nexstar Media
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) | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $782.00M | $1.49B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $597.00M | $558.00M |
| Gross Profit | $185.00M | $929.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $90.00M | $421.00M |
| EBITDA | $160.00M | $685.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-24.00M | $337.00M |
| Income Tax | $-15.00M | $107.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-9.00M | $230.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | N/A | $144.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $483.00M | $1.30B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $533.00M | $783.00M |
| Long-Term Debt | $63.00M | $6.40B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.25B | $2.27B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.35B | $3.67B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $1.12B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $131.00M | $365.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.00M | $-35.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $117.00M | $376.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-146.00M | $-181.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-178.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 15,008 | 2.02M |
| Short Ratio | 5.07 | 3.99 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,899 | 247,940 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,683 | 435,783 |
| Shares Outstanding | 99.58M | 30.62M |
| Float Shares | 82.13M | 28.11M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.80% | 0.07% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.13% | 1.00% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Gray Television vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | GTN.A | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | $8.96 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.82% | 4.75% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.29 | $6.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.91% | 0.89% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.88 | $19.54 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 14, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |