FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FOX - US35137L2043 - Common Stock
58.41 USD
-0.42 (-0.71%)
58.41 USD
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FOX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FOX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FOX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FOX was profitable.
In the past year FOX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FOX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years FOX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FOX's Return On Assets of 9.76% is amongst the best of the industry. FOX outperforms 92.55% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.92%, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOX outperforms 92.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FOX is above the industry average of 8.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.96%) for FOX is below the current ROIC(11.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.76% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROIC | 11.83% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.88%, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOX has grown nicely.
FOX has a Operating Margin of 19.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOX outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOX has remained more or less at the same level.
FOX's Gross Margin of 35.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FOX outperforms 45.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FOX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.88% | ||
| GM | 35.47% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FOX is still creating some value.
FOX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FOX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.12 indicates that FOX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.12, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FOX would need 2.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FOX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.21) than 81.91% of its industry peers.
FOX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating FOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Although FOX 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 | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
FOX has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that FOX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FOX has a better Current ratio (2.91) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
FOX has a Quick Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that FOX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.76, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.04% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
FOX 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)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.88%
3.2 Future
FOX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.63%
EPS Next 2Y0.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-2.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.07, FOX is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.10. FOX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.05 indicates a correct valuation of FOX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, FOX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FOX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOX is cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOX is cheaper than 73.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y0.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, FOX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FOX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.43.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.85, FOX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.24%.
FOX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of FOX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
12.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FOX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.24%
EPS Next 2Y0.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.4%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.79%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-86.3%
Market Cap26.06B
Revenue(TTM)16.30B
Net Income(TTM)2.26B
Analysts72.41
Price Target56.52 (-3.24%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
DP12.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.89%
Min EPS beat(2)17.93%
Max EPS beat(2)25.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.27%
Min EPS beat(4)17.93%
Max EPS beat(4)41.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.84%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)27.43%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)38.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)1.65%
PT rev (3m)3.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY11.49%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY12.76%
SpS36.54
BVpS26.81
TBVpS12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number54.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.76% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROCE | 15.91% | ||
| ROIC | 11.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.8% | ||
| OM | 19.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.88% | ||
| GM | 35.47% | ||
| FCFM | 18.36% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)10.96%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
ROICexc(3y)14.49%
ROICexc(5y)14.23%
ROICexgc(3y)26.7%
ROICexgc(5y)26.34%
ROCE(3y)14.73%
ROCE(5y)14.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.63%
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%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
F-Score9
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)87.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.57%
Profit Quality(3y)116.11%
Profit Quality(5y)115.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.04%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%4.14%
EPS Next Y-10.63%
EPS Next 2Y0.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.4%
EPS Next 5Y-2.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.88%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
EBIT growth 1Y30.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.85%
EBIT growth 5Y5.28%
EBIT Next Year5.18%
EBIT Next 3Y2.35%
EBIT Next 5Y0.62%
FCF growth 1Y100.2%
FCF growth 3Y23.81%
FCF growth 5Y8.33%
OCF growth 1Y80.65%
OCF growth 3Y20.84%
OCF growth 5Y7.04%
FOX CORP - CLASS B / FOX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FOX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FOX.
What is the valuation status of FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FOX CORP - CLASS B?
FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) stock?
The financial health rating of FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FOX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) is expected to decline by -10.63% in the next year.