FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FOXA - Nasdaq - US35137L1052 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, FOXA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FOXA was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FOXA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FOXA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years FOXA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FOXA has a Return On Assets of 8.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Return On Equity of 17.04% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Return On Invested Capital of 9.95% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOXA 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
FOXA has a Profit Margin of 13.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.57%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FOXA has a Gross Margin (35.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FOXA has been reduced compared to 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 2.68. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 83.91% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOXA (4.34) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FOXA (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.96%
2.3 Liquidity
FOXA has a Current Ratio of 2.59. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FOXA's Current ratio of 2.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOXA outperforms 75.86% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.33, FOXA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
FOXA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.16% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FOXA 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, FOXA 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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.67 indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52 indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
70.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FOXA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.44, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FOXA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
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)0.58
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FOXA'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, FOXA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
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.
As FOXA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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.
DP14.42%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.63%
FOX CORP - CLASS A
NASDAQ:FOXA (1/21/2025, 8:01:07 PM)
After market: 47.9 0 (0%)47.9
-0.1 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.01%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.88B
Analysts72.67
Price Target47.76 (-0.29%)
Short Float %10.89%
Short Ratio6.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
DP14.42%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
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)3.62%
PT rev (3m)13.14%
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 | 12.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY7.89%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY7.58%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY9.13%
SpS31.39
BVpS24.69
TBVpS10.29
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)1.55
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 | 2.68 |
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 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%