FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FO5 - US35137L1052 - Common Stock
62 EUR
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Taking everything into account, FO5 scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FO5 was compared to 68 industry peers in the Media industry. FO5 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FO5 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- FO5 had positive earnings in the past year.
- FO5 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years FO5 has always been profitable.
- FO5 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.94%, FO5 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.67%, FO5 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- FO5's Return On Invested Capital of 11.88% is amongst the best of the industry. FO5 outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FO5 is above the industry average of 7.53%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.96%) for FO5 is below the current ROIC(11.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.67% | ||
| ROIC | 11.88% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)10.96%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
1.3 Margins
- FO5 has a Profit Margin of 12.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FO5 outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FO5 has grown nicely.
- FO5 has a better Operating Margin (19.69%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FO5 has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.75%, FO5 is doing worse than 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FO5 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 35.75% |
OM growth 3Y2.45%
OM growth 5Y-0.48%
PM growth 3Y17.2%
PM growth 5Y11.32%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- FO5 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FO5 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FO5 has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FO5 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that FO5 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FO5 has a better Altman-Z score (3.61) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
- FO5 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FO5 would need 2.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FO5 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. FO5 outperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
- FO5 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating FO5 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FO5's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FO5 outperforms 54.41% of its industry peers.
- Although FO5 does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.24 indicates that FO5 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FO5 (3.24) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.03 indicates that FO5 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FO5's Quick ratio of 3.03 is amongst the best of the industry. FO5 outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FO5 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.04%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, FO5 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.02% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 14.91% in the past year. This is quite good.
- FO5 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.04%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%4.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.91%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.88%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.00% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FO5 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.46%
EPS Next 5Y-2%
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.05, which indicates a correct valuation of FO5.
- FO5's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. FO5 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- FO5 is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.26.
- FO5's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, FO5 is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FO5 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FO5.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of FO5 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.77%, FO5 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, FO5 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.77, FO5 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FO5 has a limited annual growth rate of 2.24%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 13.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FO5. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.96%
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.46%
FOX CORP - CLASS A / FO5.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FO5 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FO5.DE.
What is the valuation status of FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) stock?
FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) is 15.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.65.
Is the dividend of FOX CORP - CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of FOX CORP - CLASS A (FO5.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.96%.