Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 450 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $1.58 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $1.58 Billion) cover 450 days of daily cash needs of $3.52 Million/day.
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Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2002–2025)
This chart shows how Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2002 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 450 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.58 Billion can fund 450 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (2002–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc from 2002 to 2025, covering 24 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See how liquid is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 552 days | $1.07 Billion | $1.95 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +73 days |
| 2024 | 479 days | $1.03 Billion | $2.15 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +63 days |
| 2023 | 416 days | $1.09 Billion | $2.63 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -26 days |
| 2022 | 441 days | $1.08 Billion | $2.45 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -32 days |
| 2021 | 473 days | $1.02 Billion | $2.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -645 days |
| 2020 | 1118 days | $2.24 Billion | $2.00 Million/day | $- | $1.33 Billion | ▲ +777 days |
| 2019 | 340 days | $883.92 Million | $2.60 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -154 days |
| 2018 | 494 days | $547.28 Million | $1.11 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +188 days |
| 2017 | 306 days | $562.94 Million | $1.84 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -165 days |
| 2016 | 471 days | $244.78 Million | $519.39K/day | $- | $26.72 Million | ▼ -11 days |
| 2015 | 482 days | $192.99 Million | $400.17K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +2 days |
| 2014 | 480 days | $127.88 Million | $266.48K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +4 days |
| 2013 | 476 days | $109.43 Million | $229.92K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +7 days |
| 2012 | 469 days | $74.55 Million | $158.91K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +15 days |
| 2011 | 455 days | $71.28 Million | $156.79K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2010 | 432 days | $63.50 Million | $146.83K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2009 | 410 days | $62.86 Million | $153.45K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +72 days |
| 2008 | 338 days | $53.19 Million | $157.49K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +134 days |
| 2007 | 204 days | $55.70 Million | $273.36K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -119 days |
| 2006 | 323 days | $48.79 Million | $150.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2005 | 345 days | $46.71 Million | $135.53K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2004 | 343 days | $48.39 Million | $141.15K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +51 days |
| 2003 | 291 days | $44.85 Million | $153.92K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -215 days |
| 2002 | 506 days | $39.14 Million | $77.31K/day | $- | $- | — |