NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:NWSA • US65249B1098
24.29 USD
-0.03 (-0.12%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 10:48 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NWSA. NWSA was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NWSA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWSA was profitable.
- 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 90.11% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a better Return On Equity (13.09%) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.19%, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.08%. This is below the industry average of 7.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.19%) for NWSA is above the 3 year average (4.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
- NWSA has a Operating Margin of 11.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
- NWSA has a better Gross Margin (56.28%) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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.
- 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 2.09. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 73.63% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take NWSA, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NWSA's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 81.32% 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 in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 60.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- NWSA has a Current Ratio of 1.81. 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 1.81, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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.
- The Revenue for NWSA has decreased by -12.13% 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)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
- NWSA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.28% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.28%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.51%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.79, NWSA is valued on the expensive side.
- NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, NWSA is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.77, the valuation of NWSA can be described as rather expensive.
- 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 28.13, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 20.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
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 13.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.89%, which is pretty low.
- NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.12.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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
- NWSA pays out 17.12% 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.
DP17.12%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
NASDAQ:NWSA (2/27/2026, 10:48:01 AM)
24.29
-0.03 (-0.12%)
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-1.12%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.49B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (49.73%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio2.66
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)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 5.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY7.98%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number18.68
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 | 2.09 |
F-Score6
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 5Y9.28%
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 5Y3.51%
EBIT growth 1Y11.35%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.82%
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%.