FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX)
US35137L2043 - Common Stock
Overall FOX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FOX against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. FOX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FOX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOX had positive earnings in the past year.
FOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FOX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.52%, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.04%, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.95% is amongst the best of the industry. FOX outperforms 89.01% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOX is above the industry average of 6.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.52% | ||
| ROE | 17.04% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% |
ROA(3y)5.98%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)12.19%
ROE(5y)13.16%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)9.89%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.40%, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOX has declined.
The Operating Margin of FOX (18.57%) is better than 89.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOX has declined.
FOX has a Gross Margin (35.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.4% | ||
| GM | 35.52% |
OM growth 3Y-6.11%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FOX is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FOX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.63 indicates that FOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FOX's Altman-Z score of 2.63 is amongst the best of the industry. FOX outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
FOX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as FOX would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOX (4.34) is better than 78.02% of its industry peers.
FOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating FOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that FOX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FOX has a better Current ratio (2.59) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.33 indicates that FOX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FOX (2.33) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.50%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FOX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FOX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y6.02%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%33.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FOX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.96% on average per year.
FOX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.32%
EPS Next 5Y1.96%
Revenue Next Year11.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y2.07%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.34, FOX is valued correctly.
73.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FOX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FOX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.73), we can say FOX is valued rather cheaply.
FOX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.24.
FOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOX is cheaper than 72.53% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FOX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FOX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.38.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, FOX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.82%.
FOX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of FOX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
FOX pays out 14.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FOX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.32%
FOX CORP - CLASS B
NASDAQ:FOX (12/20/2024, 8:12:32 PM)
After market: 46.65 0 (0%)46.65
+0.68 (+1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.01%
Inst Owner Change-1.2%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change11.24%
Market Cap21.31B
Analysts72.26
Price Target43.75 (-6.22%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
DP14.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.31%
Min EPS beat(2)8.84%
Max EPS beat(2)27.78%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)53.05%
Min EPS beat(4)8.84%
Max EPS beat(4)164.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)30.01%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)43.21%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)75.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.19%
PT rev (1m)11.29%
PT rev (3m)13.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 4.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY7.79%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY9.37%
SpS31.39
BVpS24.69
TBVpS10.29
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)1.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.52% | ||
| ROE | 17.04% | ||
| ROCE | 13.63% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.83% | ||
| OM | 18.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.4% | ||
| GM | 35.52% | ||
| FCFM | 11.57% |
ROA(3y)5.98%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)12.19%
ROE(5y)13.16%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)9.89%
ROICexc(3y)13.23%
ROICexc(5y)13.21%
ROICexgc(3y)24.64%
ROICexgc(5y)24.45%
ROCE(3y)13.75%
ROCE(5y)13.54%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.32%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.19%
OM growth 3Y-6.11%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)86.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)115.65%
Profit Quality(5y)129.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y6.02%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%33.03%
EPS Next Y21.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.32%
EPS Next 5Y1.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
Revenue Next Year11.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y2.07%
EBIT growth 1Y4.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.59%
EBIT growth 5Y0.38%
EBIT Next Year33.22%
EBIT Next 3Y8.87%
EBIT Next 5Y5.43%
FCF growth 1Y-7.68%
FCF growth 3Y-11.48%
FCF growth 5Y-8.17%
OCF growth 1Y-6.02%
OCF growth 3Y-11.33%
OCF growth 5Y-6.13%