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.
  • 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.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.42%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.09%, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWSA is below the industry average of 6.70%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.26%) for NWSA is above the 3 year average (4.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • NWSA has a Profit Margin of 13.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.75%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 56.28%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • NWSA has a Altman-Z score of 2.08. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 73.91% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA (3.02) is better than 84.78% 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 61.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.08
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.04%
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.
  • The Current ratio of NWSA (1.81) is better than 70.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.69, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.65% 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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.13% in the last year.
  • 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)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 8.39% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

  • NWSA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.76.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWSA is cheaper than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say NWSA is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NWSA.
  • NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • NWSA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.76
Fwd PE 20.26
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 68.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.86
EV/EBITDA 8.95
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)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%

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5. NWSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.22.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

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
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

  • 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 2Y15.34%
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 (3/23/2026, 8:10:11 PM)

After market: 24.26 0 (0%)

24.26

+0.21 (+0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners106.65%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.47B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target34.43 (41.92%)
Short Float %3.44%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
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)-5.34%
PT rev (3m)-5.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.76
Fwd PE 20.26
P/S 1.56
P/FCF 20.86
P/OCF 12.52
P/B 1.53
P/tB 5.61
EV/EBITDA 8.95
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY7.99%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number18.68
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 2.08
F-Score6
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 2Y15.34%
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.


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%.