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NMAX vs. NXST, VSNT, SBGI, EVC, and GTN.A

Should you buy Newsmax stock or one of its competitors? Newsmax's main competitors and comparable companies include Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Versant (VSNT), Sinclair (SBGI), Entravision Communications (EVC), and Gray Media (GTN.A). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "broadcasting" industry.

How does Newsmax compare to Nexstar Media Group?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

95.3% of Nexstar Media Group shares are held by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Nexstar Media Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Nexstar Media Group has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexstar Media Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M7.40-$99.50M-$0.05N/A
Nexstar Media Group$4.95B1.03$109M$5.2131.78

In the previous week, Newsmax had 10 more articles in the media than Nexstar Media Group. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Newsmax and 3 mentions for Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar Media Group's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Newsmax's score of 0.13 indicating that Nexstar Media Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Newsmax
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nexstar Media Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Newsmax has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its share price is 172% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexstar Media Group has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexstar Media Group has a consensus target price of $256.50, indicating a potential upside of 54.92%. Given Nexstar Media Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nexstar Media Group is more favorable than Newsmax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Nexstar Media Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Nexstar Media Group has a net margin of 3.20% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -3.15%. Nexstar Media Group's return on equity of 24.02% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-3.15% -8.28% -3.85%
Nexstar Media Group 3.20%24.02%3.61%

Summary

Nexstar Media Group beats Newsmax on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Newsmax compare to Versant?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Versant has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Versant, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M7.40-$99.50M-$0.05N/A
Versant$6.69B0.69$930M$3.489.49

Versant has a consensus target price of $43.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.36%. Given Versant's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Versant is more favorable than Newsmax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Versant
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

In the previous week, Newsmax had 4 more articles in the media than Versant. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Newsmax and 9 mentions for Versant. Newsmax's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Versant's score of -0.18 indicating that Newsmax is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Newsmax
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Versant
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Versant has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -3.15%. Versant's return on equity of 0.00% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-3.15% -8.28% -3.85%
Versant N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Versant beats Newsmax on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Newsmax compare to Sinclair?

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) and Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Sinclair currently has a consensus price target of $19.40, indicating a potential upside of 50.74%. Given Sinclair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Sinclair is more favorable than Newsmax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sinclair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

41.7% of Sinclair shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.1% of Sinclair shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 61.0% of Newsmax shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Newsmax has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sinclair. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sinclair, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sinclair$3.17B0.29-$112M$0.7517.16
Newsmax$189.26M7.40-$99.50M-$0.05N/A

In the previous week, Newsmax had 10 more articles in the media than Sinclair. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Newsmax and 3 mentions for Sinclair. Sinclair's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Newsmax's score of 0.13 indicating that Sinclair is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sinclair
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Newsmax
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Sinclair has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Newsmax has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the broader market.

Sinclair has a net margin of 1.60% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -3.15%. Newsmax's return on equity of -8.28% beat Sinclair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sinclair1.60% -16.09% -0.95%
Newsmax -3.15%-8.28%-3.85%

Summary

Sinclair beats Newsmax on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Newsmax compare to Entravision Communications?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Newsmax has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Entravision Communications has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

Entravision Communications has a net margin of 0.62% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -3.15%. Entravision Communications' return on equity of 6.98% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-3.15% -8.28% -3.85%
Entravision Communications 0.62%6.98%1.17%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Entravision Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Entravision Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entravision Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M7.40-$99.50M-$0.05N/A
Entravision Communications$447.59M1.62-$79.17M$0.01786.50

69.5% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Newsmax had 12 more articles in the media than Entravision Communications. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Newsmax and 1 mentions for Entravision Communications. Entravision Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Newsmax's score of 0.13 indicating that Entravision Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Newsmax
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Entravision Communications
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Entravision Communications beats Newsmax on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Newsmax compare to Gray Media?

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) and Gray Media (NYSE:GTN.A) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Newsmax has a beta of 2.72, indicating that its share price is 172% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gray Media has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Newsmax had 10 more articles in the media than Gray Media. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Newsmax and 3 mentions for Gray Media. Gray Media's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Newsmax's score of 0.13 indicating that Gray Media is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Newsmax
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gray Media
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Newsmax
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Gray Media
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

0.3% of Gray Media shares are owned by institutional investors. 61.0% of Newsmax shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Gray Media shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Gray Media has higher revenue and earnings than Newsmax. Newsmax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gray Media, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Newsmax$189.26M7.40-$99.50M-$0.05N/A
Gray Media$3.10B0.16-$85M-$0.61N/A

Gray Media has a net margin of -0.83% compared to Newsmax's net margin of -3.15%. Gray Media's return on equity of -1.12% beat Newsmax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Newsmax-3.15% -8.28% -3.85%
Gray Media -0.83%-1.12%-0.23%

Summary

Gray Media beats Newsmax on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NMAX vs. The Competition

MetricNewsmaxMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.45B$2.91B$34.51B$23.09B
Dividend YieldN/A5.60%5.41%3.61%
P/E Ratio-216.9829.13231.3228.09
Price / Sales7.4034.6462.3820.15
Price / CashN/A18.6721.1038.68
Price / Book13.2312.4112.214.66
Net Income-$99.50M-$11.83M$1.11B$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.40%-0.77%-0.54%-0.67%
1 Month Performance0.36%-2.51%-1.94%-4.61%
1 Year Performance-17.31%-9.72%-8.70%7.19%

Newsmax Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NMAX
Newsmax
0.8873 of 5 stars
$10.85
-3.2%
N/A-11.2%$1.45B$189.26MN/A500
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
4.7378 of 5 stars
$168.80
-1.0%
$256.50
+52.0%
-17.2%$5.25B$4.95B32.4012,832
VSNT
Versant
4.9061 of 5 stars
$37.49
-0.2%
$43.20
+15.2%
N/A$5.21B$6.69B10.774,400
SBGI
Sinclair
3.7463 of 5 stars
$14.11
-1.9%
$19.40
+37.5%
-7.4%$1.04B$3.17B18.817,100
EVC
Entravision Communications
0.584 of 5 stars
$8.12
-2.5%
N/A+232.0%$767.84M$447.59M812.311,025

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