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NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NWSA has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past 5 years NWSA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NWSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NWSA has a better Return On Assets (7.65%) than 90.11% of its industry peers.
NWSA has a better Return On Equity (13.48%) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NWSA (4.28%) is better than 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 7.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) for NWSA is above the 3 year average (3.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.07%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.41% 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 12.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.03, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA (2.66) is better than 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) 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
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NWSA has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.63, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.33%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.55% on average per year.
NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -36.13%.
Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average per year.
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 9.84% yearly.
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 2Y14.08%
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NWSA.
NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 64.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, NWSA is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NWSA.
NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.19 | ||
| 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.
NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 0.76%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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.
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
NWSA pays out 16.79% 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.
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 Cap14.86B
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 | 0.76% |
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 | 29.09 | ||
| 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 | 11.46 |
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
WACC7.94%
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%.