FOX CORP - CLASS B (FOX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FOX - US35137L2043 - Common Stock
52.9 USD
+0.07 (+0.13%)
53.61 USD
+0.71 (+1.34%)
FOX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. FOX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FOX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOX had positive earnings in the past year.
FOX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FOX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FOX 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 9.76%, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.92%, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.53% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.83%, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FOX is above the industry average of 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.83%) for FOX is above the 3 year average (10.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
FOX's Profit Margin of 13.88% is amongst the best of the industry. FOX outperforms 90.53% of its industry peers.
FOX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.81%, FOX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.58% of the companies in the same industry.
FOX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FOX (35.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FOX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FOX is creating some value.
FOX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FOX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FOX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.98 indicates that FOX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.98, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.16% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOX outperforms 82.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that FOX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FOX (0.55) 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 | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC7.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that FOX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FOX has a better Current ratio (2.91) than 91.58% 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.76, FOX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.53% 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 39.77% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FOX 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 16.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.77%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%41.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.31%
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.
FOX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.87%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-2.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of FOX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FOX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.42 indicates a correct valuation of FOX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. FOX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.95%, FOX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, FOX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, FOX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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.
FOX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
FOX pays out 12.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.24%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
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GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.73%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-86.3%
Market Cap23.60B
Revenue(TTM)16.30B
Net Income(TTM)2.26B
Analysts72.41
Price Target55.55 (5.01%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio3.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 4.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY9.04%
EPS(NY)4.26
Fwd EY8.05%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY12.68%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY14.09%
SpS36.54
BVpS26.81
TBVpS12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number53.7
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 | 2.98 |
F-Score9
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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)39.77%
EPS 3Y19.66%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%41.11%
EPS Next Y-10.87%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
EPS Next 5Y-2.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.31%
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
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 6 / 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 -10.87% in the next year.