NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:NWSA • US65249B1098

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This NWSA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NWSA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NWSA was profitable.
  • In the past year NWSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • NWSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • NWSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NWSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNWSA 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

  • NWSA has a better Return On Assets (7.42%) than 91.21% of its industry peers.
  • NWSA's Return On Equity of 13.09% is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.26%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.63% 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 7.76%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.08%) for NWSA 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%
NWSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNWSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.35%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of NWSA (11.75%) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
  • NWSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NWSA has a Gross Margin of 56.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWSA 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%
NWSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNWSA 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. NWSA Health Analysis

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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for NWSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NWSA Yearly Shares OutstandingNWSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NWSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNWSA 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

  • NWSA has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. 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 (2.19) than 72.53% 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.
  • NWSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.02) than 83.52% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWSA outperforms 59.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.19
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.24%
NWSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNWSA 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 NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NWSA has a Current ratio of 1.81. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
  • NWSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.69, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.69
NWSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNWSA 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. NWSA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.51%, which is quite good.
  • 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 -12.13% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
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

  • 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.
NWSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNWSA 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
NWSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNWSA 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. NWSA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, the valuation of NWSA can be described as expensive.
  • NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 68.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say NWSA is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.71, NWSA is valued on the expensive side.
  • NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.78
Fwd PE 20.71
NWSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNWSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 64.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.56
EV/EBITDA 9.8
NWSA Per share dataNWSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • NWSA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 13.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%

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5. NWSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.76%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.07, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
NWSA Yearly Dividends per shareNWSA 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 NWSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • NWSA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP17.12%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
NWSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNWSA 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
NWSA Dividend Payout.NWSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NWSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NWSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NEWS CORP - CLASS A

NASDAQ:NWSA (5/1/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 26.24 0 (0%)

26.24

-0.08 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Industry Strength75.78
Industry Growth84.47
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners106.55%
Inst Owner Change0.39%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.57B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target34.43 (31.21%)
Short Float %4.33%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.78
Fwd PE 20.71
P/S 1.69
P/FCF 22.56
P/OCF 13.54
P/B 1.66
P/tB 6.07
EV/EBITDA 9.8
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.43%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY7.38%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number18.6833 (-28.8%)
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 2.19
F-Score6
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 2Y18.65%
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 A / NWSA Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?

NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is NEWS CORP - CLASS A?

The financial health rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is expected to grow by 22.2% in the next year.