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

  • NWSA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • NWSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years NWSA has always 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

  • NWSA has a better Return On Assets (7.42%) than 93.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of NWSA (13.09%) is better than 86.81% of its industry peers.
  • NWSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.26%) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWSA is below the industry average of 6.70%.
  • 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

  • NWSA has a Profit Margin of 13.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 95.60% 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 11.75%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.53% 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 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWSA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
  • 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 2.05. 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 2.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 73.63% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 83.52% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that NWSA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.05
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.93%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.81, NWSA is in the better half of 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.
  • The Quick ratio of NWSA (1.69) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.51% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NWSA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWSA is cheaper than 70.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • NWSA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.79, NWSA is valued on the expensive side.
  • NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, NWSA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.18
Fwd PE 19.79
NWSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNWSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 65.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.38
EV/EBITDA 8.77
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.
  • NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%

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5. NWSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.82%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.08, 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 0.82%

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.
  • As NWSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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

  • 17.12% 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.
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 (3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 23.7 0 (0%)

23.7

+0.12 (+0.51%)

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 Cap13.16B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target34.43 (45.27%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.82%
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)-4.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.18
Fwd PE 19.79
P/S 1.53
P/FCF 20.38
P/OCF 12.23
P/B 1.5
P/tB 5.48
EV/EBITDA 8.77
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY4.14%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY5.05%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY8.17%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.74
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 2.05
F-Score6
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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%.