Is NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 84.8% / 30% | 3.7% / 30% | 14.3% / 30% | 6.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 84.8% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 14.3% / 33% | 6.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 58.8% / 33% | 2.6% / 33% | 9.9% / 33% | 6.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 84.8% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 14.3% / 33% | 6.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 58.8% / 33% | 2.6% / 33% | 9.9% / 50% | 6.75% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 55.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 20.5% | |
| Net Margin | 2.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $891M |
| Free Cash Flow | $743M |
| Total Debt | $6.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 320.9 |
| Current Ratio | 2.1 |
| Total Assets | $10.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $219.63 |
| 50-Day MA | $228.69 |
| 200-Day MA | $202.73 |
| Avg Volume | 350K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$141.66
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About NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST)
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks. Further, its digital assets include 125 local websites, 229 mobile applications, 110 connected television applications, television channels from The CW and The Hill, BestReviews, and advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in the digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.'s debt ratio?
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.'s debt ratio is 84.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 58.8%.
What are NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.'s key financial metrics?
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. has a market capitalization of $6.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 70.8, and revenue of $4.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 55.4% and a net margin of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 3.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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