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Overall NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWSA against 95 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 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
NWSA has a Return On Assets of 7.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 88.42% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.48%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NWSA (4.28%) is better than 63.16% 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 7.09%.
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 92.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.51%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.79% 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 86.32% 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
NWSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NWSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NWSA has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. 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 2.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 71.58% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA is 2.66, which is a good value as it means it would take NWSA, 2.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NWSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 81.05% 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 65.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.9%
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 70.53% 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 69.47% of its industry peers.
| 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.
NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.55% yearly.
NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -36.13%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.37% on average per year.
NWSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.32% yearly.
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
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.
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 28.81, NWSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 65.26% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.39, NWSA is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
NWSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.35 |
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.
NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)0.89
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, NWSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| 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
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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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.56%
Inst Owner Change6.17%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.72B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (38.71%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio3.05
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-Date
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)2.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.39 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 20 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 6.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.8%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.56
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 | 2.02 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
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.
What is the valuation status for NWSA stock?
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 valuation of NEWS CORP - CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 28.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is expected to grow by 8.08% in the next year.