FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FOX - Nasdaq - US35137L2043 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, FOX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FOX was compared to 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 bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, FOX could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FOX was profitable.
FOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FOX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FOX's Return On Assets of 8.52% is amongst the best of the industry. FOX outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FOX (17.04%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.95%, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOX is above the industry average of 6.90%.
| 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
FOX has a better Profit Margin (13.40%) than 90.80% of its industry peers.
FOX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FOX (18.57%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOX has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.52%, FOX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FOX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOX has less shares outstanding
FOX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FOX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FOX has an Altman-Z score of 2.62. This is not the best score and indicates that FOX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FOX (2.62) is better than 81.61% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.34, FOX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating FOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FOX outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
FOX has a Current Ratio of 2.59. This indicates that FOX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FOX has a better Current ratio (2.59) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
FOX has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that FOX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FOX's Quick ratio of 2.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOX outperforms 72.41% 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.
FOX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.16% yearly.
FOX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.96%.
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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.95%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
EPS Next 5Y-0.08%
Revenue Next Year11.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.07%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.07 indicates a correct valuation of FOX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, FOX is valued rather cheaply.
FOX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOX is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FOX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOX's 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)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%. 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 4.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, FOX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.82%.
FOX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FOX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
14.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FOX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
FOX CORP - CLASS B
NASDAQ:FOX (1/21/2025, 8:01:07 PM)
After market: 45.64 0 (0%)45.64
-0.02 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.01%
Inst Owner Change1.7%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change8.96%
Market Cap20.85B
Analysts72.67
Price Target44.98 (-1.45%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
DP14.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.81%
PT rev (3m)15.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 4.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY8.28%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY7.96%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY9.58%
SpS31.39
BVpS24.69
TBVpS10.29
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.48
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 | 2.62 |
F-Score7
WACC7.91%
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 Y21.95%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
EPS Next 5Y-0.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
Revenue Next Year11.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.07%
EBIT growth 1Y4.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.59%
EBIT growth 5Y0.38%
EBIT Next Year34.04%
EBIT Next 3Y9.08%
EBIT Next 5Y4.52%
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%