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Taking everything into account, NWSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NWSA was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, NWSA is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NWSA was profitable.
In the past year NWSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NWSA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NWSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NWSA has a Return On Assets of 7.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
NWSA has a better Return On Equity (13.48%) than 81.91% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.28%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWSA is below the industry average of 7.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) for NWSA is above the 3 year average (3.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.65% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of NWSA (18.07%) is better than 93.62% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWSA has a better Operating Margin (12.51%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWSA has a Gross Margin of 73.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 86.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.07% | ||
| GM | 73.56% |
OM growth 3Y7.22%
OM growth 5Y22.14%
PM growth 3Y32.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWSA is destroying value.
NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NWSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NWSA has a Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
NWSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.58. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWSA would need 2.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.58, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NWSA (0.22) is better than 64.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NWSA has a better Current ratio (1.76) than 70.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NWSA has a Quick ratio of 1.63. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.33% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.55% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -36.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.33%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.37%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NWSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NWSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
NWSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.77%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NWSA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.91%.
NWSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NWSA 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
5.3 Sustainability
NWSA pays out 16.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NWSA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP16.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.56%
Inst Owner Change6.17%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.72B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (38.71%)
Short Float %2.8%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP16.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.83%
Min EPS beat(2)0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)16.97%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.97%
Min EPS beat(4)0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)19.05%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)24.07%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)48.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)-3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 6.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.81%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number17.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.65% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROCE | 6.34% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.77% | ||
| OM | 12.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.07% | ||
| GM | 73.56% | ||
| FCFM | 11.66% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
ROICexc(3y)3.72%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)9.79%
ROICexgc(5y)10.94%
ROCE(3y)4.62%
ROCE(5y)5.08%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score7
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)79.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)246.06%
Profit Quality(5y)226.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.33%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y8.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
FCF growth 1Y37.89%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y7.68%
OCF growth 3Y-5.74%
OCF growth 5Y7.77%
NEWS CORP - CLASS A / NWSA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWSA.
What is the valuation status for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of NEWS CORP - CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 28.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is expected to grow by 8.39% in the next year.