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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 3 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Media industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Media Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

Stock evaluation requires access to huge amounts of data as well as the knowledge and time to sift through it all, make sense of financial ratios, read income statements and analyze recent stock movement. AAII created A+ Investor, a robust data suite that condenses data research in an actionable and customizable way suitable for investors of all knowledge levels, to help investors with that task.

AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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3 Undervalued Media Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 3 undervalued stocks in the Media industry for Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Media industry median.

Company	Ticker	Price/Sales	Price/Earnings	EV/EBITDA	Shareholder Yield	Price/Book Value	Price/Free Cash Flow	Value Grade
Charter Communications, Inc.	CHTR	0.61	6.9	6.5	10.5%	1.96	7.6	A
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.	NXST	1.49	15.1	6.3	8.3%	3.26	9.8	A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.	WLY	0.95	15.8	10.2	6.8%	2.11	18.3	B

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Charter Communications, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	CHTR	Industry Median
Price/Sales	22	0.61	0.67
Price/Earnings	7	6.9	15.2
EV/EBITDA	16	6.5	10.2
Shareholder Yield	4	10.5%	(0.4%)
Price/Book Value	50	1.96	1.22
Price/Free Cash Flow	16	7.6	9.8

Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity company in the United States. The company offers subscription-based internet, mobile, video, and voice services; broadband connectivity services, including fixed internet, WiFi, and mobile; Spectrum internet products; advanced WiFi services; and in-home WiFi, which provides customers with high performance wireless routers and managed WiFi services to enhance their wireless internet experience. It also offers wireline voice communications services using voice over internet protocol technology; Call Guard, an advanced caller ID and robocall blocking solution; video programming and video services, including access to an interactive programming guide with parental controls, video on demand and pay-per-view services; and broadband communications solutions, such as internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services. In addition, the company provides advertising services on cable television networks, various streaming services, and advertising platforms for local, regional and national businesses. Further, it offers production and technical services for regional sports networks; owns and manages local news channels, including Spectrum News NY1® and Spectrum News SoCal; and delivers broadband connectivity solutions to apartments, single-family gated communities, off-campus student housing, senior residences, and RV parks. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Charter Communications, Inc. has a Value Score of 95, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.61 compared to the industry median at 0.67, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Charter Communications, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 6.90 compared to the industry median at 15.20. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Charter Communications, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 6.5, when compared to the industry median of 10.2, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Charter Communications, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of (0.40%). Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.22. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Charter Communications, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 9.75. This could make Charter Communications, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Charter Communications, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	NXST	Industry Median
Price/Sales	41	1.49	0.67
Price/Earnings	34	15.1	15.2
EV/EBITDA	15	6.3	10.2
Shareholder Yield	7	8.3%	(0.4%)
Price/Book Value	67	3.26	1.22
Price/Free Cash Flow	22	9.8	9.8

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 local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported 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. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 15.1 compared to the industry median at 15.2. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Nexstar Media Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Nexstar Media Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.22.

You can read more about Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	WLY	Industry Median
Price/Sales	31	0.95	0.67
Price/Earnings	36	15.8	15.2
EV/EBITDA	36	10.2	10.2
Shareholder Yield	10	6.8%	(0.4%)
Price/Book Value	53	2.11	1.22
Price/Free Cash Flow	45	18.3	9.8

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The company’s Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and life sciences. This segment sells its products direct to research libraries and library consortia, as well as to researchers and professional society members, and other customers; and through independent subscription agents. The company’s Learning segment offers scientific, professional, and education print and digital books; digital courseware to support students and instructors, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. This segment sells its products and services to business and leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, science, and professional education categories through brick-and-mortar and online retailers, wholesalers who supply such bookstores, college bookstores, individual practitioners, corporations, distributor networks, and government agencies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has a Value Score of 74, which is considered to be undervalued.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 15.8 compared to the industry median at 15.2. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes John Wiley & Sons, Inc. less attractive for value investors.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make John Wiley & Sons, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.22.

You can read more about John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Media Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 3 Best Media Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

Charter Communications, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 3 undervalued stocks in the Media industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Media Stocks

Want to learn more about Media stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.

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