Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 61.89% | 46.18% | 44.18% | 48.35% | 52.12% | 58.67% | 60.25% | 60.96% | 61.53% | 60.40% | 60.20% | 60.13% | 60.21% | 62.00% | 62.87% | 62.11% | 62.05% | 59.57% | 57.42% | 57.56% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.42% | 21.35% | 17.52% | 16.39% | 15.04% | 18.72% | 23.20% | 26.12% | 28.76% | 27.02% | 26.04% | 25.71% | 25.29% | 28.90% | 30.53% | 29.96% | 30.56% | 26.07% | 23.33% | 23.77% |
| Pretax margin | 17.72% | 14.70% | 10.78% | 10.06% | 8.13% | 9.77% | 16.28% | 19.84% | 23.36% | 26.16% | 24.00% | 23.99% | 23.52% | 26.30% | 26.93% | 25.23% | 24.54% | 18.47% | 14.86% | 14.90% |
| Net profit margin | 13.34% | 11.37% | 8.66% | 8.27% | 6.55% | 8.06% | 12.88% | 15.35% | 18.64% | 20.76% | 18.79% | 18.67% | 17.95% | 19.56% | 20.17% | 18.91% | 18.03% | 13.26% | 9.65% | 9.48% |
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the reporting periods.
- Gross profit margin: The company's gross profit margin has fluctuated between 44.18% and 62.87% during the analyzed periods, displaying a downward trend towards the end of 2024, dropping to 52.12% in December 2023 before recovering slightly to 61.89% in December 2024.
- Operating profit margin: The operating profit margin has varied between 15.04% and 30.56%, with a general decreasing trend towards the latter half of 2024, reaching a low of 16.39% in March 2024 before showing a slight improvement to 23.42% in December 2024.
- Pretax margin: The pretax margin has shown significant fluctuations, ranging from 8.13% to 26.93%. The company experienced a sharp decline in profitability in the third quarter of 2023, with the pretax margin dropping to 9.77%, before recovering to 17.72% by the end of December 2024.
- Net profit margin: The net profit margin fluctuated between 6.55% and 20.76% over the analyzed periods. The company experienced a significant decrease in profitability in the third quarter of 2023, with the net profit margin declining to 8.06%, before gradually recovering to 13.34% by the end of December 2024.
Overall, Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability, affected by changing market conditions and internal factors. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its profitability margins to ensure sustained financial health and growth.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.04% | 9.54% | 7.39% | 6.81% | 6.05% | 7.95% | 9.90% | 11.02% | 11.82% | 10.25% | 9.79% | 9.32% | 8.86% | 10.40% | 10.89% | 10.15% | 10.26% | 8.29% | 6.49% | 6.14% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.29% | 5.08% | 3.66% | 3.43% | 2.63% | 3.42% | 5.49% | 6.48% | 7.66% | 7.88% | 7.07% | 6.77% | 6.29% | 7.04% | 7.19% | 6.41% | 6.05% | 4.22% | 2.69% | 2.45% |
| Return on total capital | 640.18% | 55.11% | 43.80% | 41.02% | 36.84% | 40.06% | 49.75% | 54.02% | 56.68% | 54.80% | 50.56% | 48.64% | 48.27% | 58.96% | 60.16% | 56.23% | 57.17% | 51.37% | 43.29% | 41.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 329.22% | 26.77% | 19.06% | 17.66% | 14.05% | 17.68% | 26.59% | 30.77% | 35.44% | 35.27% | 31.80% | 30.38% | 29.28% | 35.70% | 36.62% | 33.23% | 32.22% | 25.08% | 16.69% | 15.87% |
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc has shown varying levels of profitability over the reported periods based on the provided ratios.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA fluctuated between 6.14% to 11.82% over the periods reported.
- It peaked at 11.82% on December 31, 2022, and generally remained above 9% until September 30, 2024.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- The ROA ranged from 2.45% to 6.29% during the reported periods.
- There was a noticeable increase in ROA from September 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024, reaching a high of 6.29%.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on Total Capital varied significantly, ranging from 41.12% to 640.18%.
- Notably, there was a spike in Return on Total Capital on December 31, 2024, reaching 640.18%.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE displayed a wide range from 15.87% to 329.22% during the reported periods.
- The ROE peaked on December 31, 2024, at an exceptionally high rate of 329.22%.
Overall, the profitability ratios reflect fluctuations in Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's performance, with some periods showing strong profitability metrics, especially in terms of Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity. It is important for stakeholders to consider the trends in these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance over time.