FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FOXA - Nasdaq - US35137L1052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall FOXA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FOXA against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FOXA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FOXA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, FOXA could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOXA had positive earnings in the past year.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FOXA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FOXA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FOXA's Return On Assets of 7.98% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 89.69% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.18%, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.30%) than 89.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOXA is above the industry average of 7.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.04%) for FOXA is below the current ROIC(11.30%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.18% | ||
| ROIC | 11.3% |
ROA(3y)5.98%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)12.19%
ROE(5y)13.16%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)9.89%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.58%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOXA has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.03%, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOXA has declined.
FOXA has a Gross Margin (34.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FOXA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.58% | ||
| GM | 34.54% |
OM growth 3Y-6.11%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FOXA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FOXA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FOXA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FOXA has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is not the best score and indicates that FOXA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.90, FOXA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.38% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FOXA would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.02, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FOXA (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FOXA (2.45) is better than 81.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.33 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.33, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.71% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
FOXA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.70%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.18% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.71%
EPS 3Y6.02%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%0.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%26.81%
3.2 Future
FOXA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.3%
EPS Next 2Y12.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.42%
Revenue Next Year15.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%
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 accelerating.
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 12.59, FOXA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 70.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, FOXA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 64.95% of the companies in the same industry.
78.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FOXA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FOXA may justify a higher PE ratio.
FOXA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y12.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, FOXA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.88, FOXA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.96, FOXA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.82%.
FOXA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As FOXA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
FOXA pays out 14.80% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FOXA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP14.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
55.54
-0.22 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.42%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.97B
Analysts70.71
Price Target58.6 (5.51%)
Short Float %7%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
DP14.8%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.73%
Min EPS beat(2)17.93%
Max EPS beat(2)41.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)24.02%
Min EPS beat(4)8.84%
Max EPS beat(4)41.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.09%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.96%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)37.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)1.39%
PT rev (3m)4.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 5.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY9.55%
OCF(TTM)6.03
OCFY10.85%
SpS35.82
BVpS25.63
TBVpS10.8
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.18% | ||
| ROCE | 15.47% | ||
| ROIC | 11.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.9% | ||
| OM | 19.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.58% | ||
| GM | 34.54% | ||
| FCFM | 14.82% |
ROA(3y)5.98%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)12.19%
ROE(5y)13.16%
ROIC(3y)10.04%
ROIC(5y)9.89%
ROICexc(3y)13.23%
ROICexc(5y)13.21%
ROICexgc(3y)24.64%
ROICexgc(5y)24.45%
ROCE(3y)13.75%
ROCE(5y)13.54%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.32%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.19%
OM growth 3Y-6.11%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 127.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score7
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)86.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)115.65%
Profit Quality(5y)129.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.71%
EPS 3Y6.02%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%0.92%
EPS Next Y34.3%
EPS Next 2Y12.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%26.81%
Revenue Next Year15.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%
EBIT growth 1Y25.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.59%
EBIT growth 5Y0.38%
EBIT Next Year45.01%
EBIT Next 3Y12.4%
EBIT Next 5Y7.24%
FCF growth 1Y26.44%
FCF growth 3Y-11.48%
FCF growth 5Y-8.17%
OCF growth 1Y20.98%
OCF growth 3Y-11.33%
OCF growth 5Y-6.13%