FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FOXA - US35137L1052 - Common Stock
59.84 USD
+0.62 (+1.05%)
59.84 USD
0 (0%)
FOXA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 99 industry peers in the Media industry. FOXA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FOXA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOXA had positive earnings in the past year.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FOXA has been profitable.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FOXA's Return On Assets of 9.76% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a better Return On Equity (18.92%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOXA is above the industry average of 8.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.96%) for FOXA is below the current ROIC(11.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.76% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROIC | 11.83% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)10.96%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FOXA (13.88%) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.81%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.47%, FOXA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% 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 | 19.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.88% | ||
| GM | 35.47% |
OM growth 3Y2.45%
OM growth 5Y-0.48%
PM growth 3Y17.2%
PM growth 5Y11.32%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FOXA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FOXA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FOXA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FOXA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FOXA has an Altman-Z score of 3.14. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FOXA has a better Altman-Z score (3.14) than 82.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOXA is 2.21, which is a good value as it means it would take FOXA, 2.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.21, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.83% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOXA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FOXA outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for FOXA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a Quick Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.76, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.77% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.02% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FOXA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.77%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%41.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.80% on average over the next years.
FOXA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
EPS Next 5Y-4.8%
Revenue Next Year-1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
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 12.52 indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 74.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FOXA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.03, the valuation of FOXA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 74.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOXA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.95%, FOXA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FOXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.58.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, FOXA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.24%.
FOXA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As FOXA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
FOXA pays out 12.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.24%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
59.84
+0.62 (+1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.93%
Inst Owner Change3.36%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.66B
Analysts72.41
Price Target60.74 (1.5%)
Short Float %7.56%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
DP12.24%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.89%
Min EPS beat(2)17.93%
Max EPS beat(2)25.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.27%
Min EPS beat(4)17.93%
Max EPS beat(4)41.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.84%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)27.43%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)38.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)2.43%
PT rev (3m)5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 4.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)6.72
FCFY11.23%
OCF(TTM)7.46
OCFY12.47%
SpS36.58
BVpS26.85
TBVpS12.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.76% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROCE | 15.91% | ||
| ROIC | 11.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.8% | ||
| OM | 19.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.88% | ||
| GM | 35.47% | ||
| FCFM | 18.36% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)10.96%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
ROICexc(3y)14.49%
ROICexc(5y)14.23%
ROICexgc(3y)26.7%
ROICexgc(5y)26.34%
ROCE(3y)14.73%
ROCE(5y)14.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.63%
OM growth 3Y2.45%
OM growth 5Y-0.48%
PM growth 3Y17.2%
PM growth 5Y11.32%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
F-Score9
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)87.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.57%
Profit Quality(3y)116.11%
Profit Quality(5y)115.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.77%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%41.11%
EPS Next Y-10.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
EPS Next 5Y-4.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.31%
Revenue Next Year-1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
EBIT growth 1Y30.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.85%
EBIT growth 5Y5.28%
EBIT Next Year5.34%
EBIT Next 3Y2.84%
EBIT Next 5Y0.59%
FCF growth 1Y100.2%
FCF growth 3Y23.81%
FCF growth 5Y8.33%
OCF growth 1Y80.65%
OCF growth 3Y20.84%
OCF growth 5Y7.04%