PE Ratio: 29.87

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.87 is 199% above its 5-year average of 9.98, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.34–86.57).

As of 2026-10-06T18:04:24.455Z. 7.29% below its 12-month average of 32.22.

PE Ratio (29.87) = Close Price ($156.82) / Diluted TTM EPS ($5.25)

NXST PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 29.9, P/E is above its 15-year median — higher than 87% of readings in its 15-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The P/E ratio for NXST stock is 29.87.

Is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.87 is 199% above its 5-year average of 9.98, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.34–86.57).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for NXST stock is 32.22.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for NXST stock is 11.63.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for NXST stock is 9.98.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for NXST stock is 12.16.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for NXST stock is 14.24.

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