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Overall NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWSA against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NWSA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.65%, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NWSA (13.48%) is better than 82.42% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Return On Invested Capital of 4.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWSA is below the industry average of 7.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.11%) for NWSA is below the current ROIC(4.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 93.41% 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 75.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
NWSA's Gross Margin of 73.56% is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 87.91% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NWSA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
NWSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NWSA (2.03) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
NWSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWSA would need 2.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NWSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.66) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that NWSA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NWSA (0.22) is better than 67.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
NWSA has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that NWSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.76, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that NWSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NWSA has a better Quick ratio (1.63) than 70.33% 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.
NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -36.13% in the last year.
NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% yearly.
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 9.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
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
NWSA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.16.
64.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. NWSA is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.66 indicates a rather expensive 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 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
60.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NWSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of NWSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, NWSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NWSA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.92%.
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)3.92%
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.
The dividend of NWSA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.79%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
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GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.48%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.90B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (37.04%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.92%
DP16.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.66 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.71%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)0.9
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 | 11.34% |
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 | 2.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 62.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
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 Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
FCF growth 1Y34.06%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y7.58%
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 16.79%.