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

NASDAQ:NWS • US65249B2088

26.98 USD
-0.45 (-1.64%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 01:26 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWS against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NWS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NWS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. NWS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NWS was profitable.
  • NWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 has a Return On Assets of 7.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWS outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.09%, NWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWS outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWS is below the industry average of 6.73%.
  • 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 Profit Margin of 13.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWS outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
  • NWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NWS's Operating Margin of 11.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWS has grown nicely.
  • NWS's Gross Margin of 56.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWS outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWS has grown nicely.
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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.24 indicates that NWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of NWS (2.24) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • NWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWS would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWS outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
  • NWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • NWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWS outperforms 60.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.24
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.93%
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 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that NWS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NWS has a better Quick ratio (1.69) than 70.33% 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
  • Looking at the last year, NWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.13% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, NWS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.24% on average over the next years.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.53 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NWS.
  • 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, NWS is valued at the same level.
  • NWS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.53.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • NWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.53
Fwd PE 22.53
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NWS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.2
EV/EBITDA 10.21
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)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%

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5. NWS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NWS has a yearly dividend return of 0.82%, which is pretty low.
  • NWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.08.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.82, NWS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.82%

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 in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
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

  • 17.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NWS. This is a low number and 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 (3/12/2026, 1:26:42 PM)

26.98

-0.45 (-1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners106.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-10695.4%
Market Cap14.98B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target38.68 (43.37%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio6.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.82%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
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)-7.8%
PT rev (3m)-6.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.53
Fwd PE 22.53
P/S 1.74
P/FCF 23.2
P/OCF 13.93
P/B 1.7
P/tB 6.24
EV/EBITDA 10.21
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY3.63%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY7.18%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.85
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 2.24
F-Score6
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 FAQ

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

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


What is the valuation status for NWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NWS stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) is 27.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.


How sustainable is the dividend of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) stock?

The dividend rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS B (NWS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.12%.