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Taking everything into account, NWSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NWSA was compared to 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years NWSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NWSA has a Return On Assets of 7.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.48%, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
NWSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.11%. This is below the industry average of 6.93%.
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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.51%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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
NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NWSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NWSA has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. 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.
NWSA has a better Altman-Z score (2.03) 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 82.42% 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.
NWSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 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
WACC7.95%
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.
The Quick ratio of NWSA (1.63) is better 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.
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 NWSA has decreased by -36.13% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
NWSA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.37% yearly.
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 5Y9.37%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.09, NWSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, NWSA is valued at the same level.
NWSA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.60.
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 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWSA is cheaper than 60.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
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)3.6
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
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 1.28, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 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 3.92%.
NWSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As NWSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
16.79% 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.
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%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.86B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (37.4%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
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)-0.37%
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 | 29.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.42%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY4.95%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.73%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.6
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 | 11.34% |
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
WACC7.95%
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 5Y9.37%
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%.