Company / Operating Margin
Nexstar Media Group Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
17.2%
FY2025
5-year range
17.2% / 25.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-26.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 62
Communication Services
What the data says
At 17.2%, Nexstar Media Group's operating margin ranks #17 of 62 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 17.2% in FY2025 to 27.4% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -10.2%.
Declined from 25.3% to 17.2% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -8.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -10.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#17 of 62 in Communication ServicesTop 27% of 62This company 17.2% Sector average 3.2%
▼
+441.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 26.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 14.0pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 22.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.2% | -26.9% |
| FY2024 | 23.4% | -7.2% |
| FY2023 | 25.3% | +0.4% |
| FY2022 | 25.2% | -0.4% |
| FY2021 | 25.3% | -7.7% |
| FY2020 | 27.4% | +31.7% |
| FY2019 | 20.8% | -24.1% |
| FY2018 | 27.4% | +19.1% |
| FY2017 | 23.0% | -11.7% |
| FY2016 | 26.0% | +26.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026