FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA)
US35137L1052 - Common Stock
Overall FOXA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FOXA against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. FOXA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FOXA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOXA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FOXA had a positive cash flow from operations.
FOXA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FOXA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FOXA has a better Return On Assets (8.52%) than 90.11% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.04%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FOXA (9.95%) is better than 87.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOXA 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
FOXA has a Profit Margin of 13.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 89.01% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FOXA's Operating Margin of 18.57% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 87.91% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.52%, FOXA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA'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 FOXA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FOXA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOXA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FOXA has an Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is not the best score and indicates that FOXA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FOXA has a Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 81.32% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOXA is 4.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FOXA, 4.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FOXA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.34) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOXA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FOXA outperforms 52.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FOXA (2.59) is better than 74.73% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FOXA has a better Quick ratio (2.33) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.50%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.96% in the past year.
FOXA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.18% yearly.
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
FOXA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.96% yearly.
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 5Y1.96%
Revenue Next Year11.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.10 indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.73.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.94, the valuation of FOXA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.83), we can say FOXA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FOXA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 63.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of FOXA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, FOXA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.38, FOXA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, FOXA 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 FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.82%.
FOXA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FOXA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
14.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FOXA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FOXA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
FOX CORP - CLASS A
NASDAQ:FOXA (12/20/2024, 8:12:32 PM)
After market: 49.53 0 (0%)49.53
+0.69 (+1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.01%
Inst Owner Change-2.57%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.62B
Analysts72.26
Price Target46.09 (-6.95%)
Short Float %10.62%
Short Ratio6.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
DP14.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
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)7.57%
PT rev (3m)11.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.33 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY7.63%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY8.83%
SpS31.39
BVpS24.69
TBVpS10.29
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.6
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 | 2.72 |
F-Score7
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 5Y1.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
Revenue Next Year11.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
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%