Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,257,000 2,299,000 2,741,000 2,850,340 2,518,390
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $2,257,000K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio for Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc has consistently remained at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations and investments during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company's capital structure is primarily composed of equity, which can be perceived positively as it implies lower financial risk and less reliance on borrowed funds for funding its activities. However, it's important to consider the reasons behind the lack of debt in the capital structure and assess if this strategy aligns with the company's overall financial objectives and growth plans.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
NXST
0.00
Fox Corp Class A
FOXA
0.38
Fox Corp Class B
FOX
0.38
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
0.00
Tegna Inc
TGNA
0.00