Tegna [TGNA] vs Nexstar Media [NXST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Tegna
NYSE
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Nexstar Media
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Tegna wins in 8 metrics, Nexstar Media wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Nexstar Media appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Tegna | Nexstar Media | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.65 | 8.79 | Tegna |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.09 | 2.33 | Tegna |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 101.05 | 301.78 | Tegna |
| PEG Ratio | -0.61 | 11.13 | Tegna |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 | 6.73 | Nexstar Media |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.00% | 12.23% | Tegna |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 18.06% | 18.48% | Nexstar Media |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 18.06% | 18.48% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Equity | 15.35% | 26.67% | Nexstar Media |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.31% | 6.77% | Nexstar Media |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $632.53M | $1.11B | Nexstar Media |
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% | 4.75% | Nexstar Media |
| 1-Year Return | 50.11% | 19.41% | Tegna |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.12 | 0.97 | Nexstar Media |
| Enterprise Value | $5.64B | $11.74B | Nexstar Media |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.86 | 2.19 | Tegna |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.35% | 55.35% | Nexstar Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $19 | $170 | Nexstar Media |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.75 | $19.62 | Nexstar Media |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.29 | 1.03 | Tegna |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Tegna vs Nexstar Media Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tegna | -0.05% | 0.29% | 27.10% | 25.81% | 18.12% | 12.14% |
| Nexstar Media | 1.08% | -3.06% | 12.56% | 19.98% | 36.96% | 28.60% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tegna | 50.11% | -1.73% | 63.76% | 36.05% | 228.55% | -43.39% |
| Nexstar Media | 19.41% | 6.77% | 107.29% | 339.67% | 5,046.73% | 3,764.91% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Tegna vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.39B | $5.20B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,177,890 | 247,940 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,274,313 | 435,783 |
| Last Close | $21.05 | $207.06 |
| 52 Week Range | $13.45 - $21.19 | $141.66 - $223.36 |
| % from 52W High | -0.66% | -7.30% |
| All-Time High | $46.81 (Apr 05, 2004) | $223.36 (Aug 19, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -55.03% | -7.30% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.05% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.17% | -0.38% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 101.05 | 301.78 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $19.23 | $74.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.70 | $8.39 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $619.30M | $1.31B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $453.72M | $1.38B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.19% | 4.75% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.36 | $8.96 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Tegna vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.65 | 8.79 |
| Forward P/E | 10.58 | 11.13 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.61 | 11.13 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.12 | 0.97 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.09 | 2.33 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.39B | $5.20B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.64B | $11.74B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.86 | 2.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.78 | 6.73 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.29 | 1.03 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $19.23 | $74.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Tegna 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) | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $680.05M | $1.49B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $440.99M | $558.00M |
| Gross Profit | $239.06M | $929.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $109.02M | $421.00M |
| EBITDA | $139.61M | $685.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $73.47M | $337.00M |
| Income Tax | $15.16M | $107.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $58.31M | $230.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $716.65M | $144.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.37B | $1.30B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $973.52M | $783.00M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.58B | $6.40B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.06B | $2.27B |
| Retained Earnings | $8.53B | $3.67B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.15B | $1.12B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $114.59M | $365.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-4.95M | $-35.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $54.68M | $376.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-181.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-178.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.82M | 2.02M |
| Short Ratio | 4.55 | 3.99 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,177,890 | 247,940 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,274,313 | 435,783 |
| Shares Outstanding | 159.90M | 30.62M |
| Float Shares | 158.71M | 28.11M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.07% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.05% | 1.00% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Tegna vs Nexstar Media
| Metric | TGNA | NXST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.36 | $8.96 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.19% | 4.75% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.40 | $6.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.69% | 0.89% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.21 | $19.54 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 07, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |