23.515 USD
+0.78 (+3.41%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 11:34 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NWSA. NWSA was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NWSA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NWSA had positive earnings in the past year.
- NWSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWSA has been profitable.
- NWSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NWSA has a better Return On Assets (7.42%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a Return On Equity of 13.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 83.70% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 70.65% of its industry peers.
- NWSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.08%. This is below the industry average of 7.06%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.08%) for NWSA is below the current ROIC(5.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.19% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)4.08%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
1.3 Margins
- NWSA has a better Profit Margin (13.35%) than 92.39% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NWSA has a better Operating Margin (11.61%) than 70.65% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.28%, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NWSA is destroying value.
- NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
- NWSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NWSA has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that NWSA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NWSA (2.02) is better than 72.83% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWSA would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA (3.02) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
- 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 67.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.81, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.69, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.51% over the past year.
- NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.55% yearly.
- NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.13%.
- NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% yearly.
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, NWSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
- 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 Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.99, the valuation of NWSA can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWSA is cheaper than 68.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.11, NWSA is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.86, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 67.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NWSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.97
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.89%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.25, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, NWSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWSA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.91%.
- NWSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 17.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NWSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NWSA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.12%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
NASDAQ:NWSA (2/10/2026, 11:34:09 AM)
23.515
+0.78 (+3.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners107.48%
Inst Owner Change-2.69%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.20B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (54.67%)
Short Float %2.5%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
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)-3.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.11 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 5.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY8.15%
SpS15.36
BVpS15.66
TBVpS4.28
PEG (NY)2.97
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number18.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROCE | 7.71% | ||
| ROIC | 5.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.78% | ||
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 56.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score6
WACC7.85%
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 Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y11.35%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
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 A / NWSA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWSA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
The financial health rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
The dividend rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.12%.