NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:NWS • US65249B2088

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This NWS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NWS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NWS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • NWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NWS had a positive operating cash flow.
NWS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNWS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • NWS's Return On Assets of 7.42% is amongst the best of the industry. NWS outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
  • NWS has a Return On Equity of 13.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWS outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • NWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWS outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
  • NWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.08%. This is below the industry average of 7.73%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.08%) for NWS is below the current ROIC(5.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.42%
ROE 13.09%
ROIC 5.26%
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)4.08%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
NWS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNWS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • NWS has a better Profit Margin (13.35%) than 93.41% of its industry peers.
  • NWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of NWS (11.75%) is better than 72.53% of its industry peers.
  • NWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 56.28%, NWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.75%
PM (TTM) 13.35%
GM 56.28%
OM growth 3Y7.22%
OM growth 5Y22.14%
PM growth 3Y32.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
NWS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNWS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. NWS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NWS has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NWS has less shares outstanding
  • NWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NWS Yearly Shares OutstandingNWS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NWS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNWS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.31 indicates that NWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.31, NWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NWS is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take NWS, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • NWS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. NWS outperforms 83.52% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that NWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • NWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWS outperforms 58.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.31
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.27%
NWS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNWS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that NWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.81, NWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that NWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NWS has a better Quick ratio (1.69) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.69
NWS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNWS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. NWS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.51% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.55% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue for NWS has decreased by -12.13% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.51%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NWS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
  • NWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%

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 accelerating.
NWS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNWS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
NWS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNWS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. NWS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NWS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWS is valued a bit cheaper than 68.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NWS.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NWS.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, NWS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.98
Fwd PE 23.72
NWS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNWS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • NWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWS is cheaper than 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.42
EV/EBITDA 10.69
NWS Per share dataNWS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • NWS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • NWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%

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5. NWS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.83%, NWS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • NWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.22.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.83, NWS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NWS has a limited annual growth rate of 3.91%.
  • NWS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • NWS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
NWS Yearly Dividends per shareNWS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • NWS pays out 17.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of NWS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.12%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
NWS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNWS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B
NWS Dividend Payout.NWS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NWS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NWS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NEWS CORP - CLASS B

NASDAQ:NWS (4/9/2026, 4:10:10 PM)

After market: 28.4 0 (0%)

28.4

-0.3 (-1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners106.65%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change3.71%
Market Cap15.77B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target38.68 (36.2%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio4.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.58%
Min EPS beat(2)14.2%
Max EPS beat(2)16.97%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.73%
Min EPS beat(4)0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)19.05%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.55%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)27.43%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)46.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)0%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.94%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.98
Fwd PE 23.72
P/S 1.83
P/FCF 24.42
P/OCF 14.66
P/B 1.79
P/tB 6.57
EV/EBITDA 10.69
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY3.45%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY6.82%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number18.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.42%
ROE 13.09%
ROCE 7.8%
ROIC 5.26%
ROICexc 6.25%
ROICexgc 15.04%
OM 11.75%
PM (TTM) 13.35%
GM 56.28%
FCFM 7.49%
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)4.08%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
ROICexc(3y)4.85%
ROICexc(5y)4.74%
ROICexgc(3y)12.95%
ROICexgc(5y)12.84%
ROCE(3y)6.05%
ROCE(5y)5.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.59%
OM growth 3Y7.22%
OM growth 5Y22.14%
PM growth 3Y32.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.3
Cap/Depr 91.68%
Cap/Sales 4.99%
Interest Coverage 10.23
Cash Conversion 72.6%
Profit Quality 56.13%
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 2.31
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)79.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.63%
Profit Quality(3y)246.06%
Profit Quality(5y)226.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.51%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year61%
EBIT Next 3Y23.61%
EBIT Next 5Y12.7%
FCF growth 1Y-10.03%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y-12.94%
OCF growth 3Y-5.74%
OCF growth 5Y7.77%

NEWS CORP - CLASS B / NWS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWS.


Can you provide the valuation status for NEWS CORP - CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) stock?

NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is NEWS CORP - CLASS B?

The financial health rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) is 7 / 10.


Is the dividend of NEWS CORP - CLASS B sustainable?

The dividend rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.12%.