FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FOXA - Nasdaq - US35137L1052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FOXA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FOXA was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. FOXA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on FOXA. With these ratings, FOXA could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FOXA was profitable.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FOXA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FOXA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.98%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a Return On Equity of 16.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.30%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FOXA is above the industry average of 6.73%.
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
FOXA's Profit Margin of 11.58% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 88.54% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FOXA has a better Operating Margin (19.03%) than 88.54% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FOXA has a Gross Margin of 34.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FOXA outperforms 48.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FOXA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FOXA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOXA has less shares outstanding
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOXA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that FOXA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FOXA has a better Altman-Z score (2.93) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
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.
FOXA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 80.21% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating 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 | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FOXA has a Current ratio of 2.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.33, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.71%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.16% on average per year.
FOXA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.70%.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.18% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.34% on average over the next years.
FOXA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5Y0.34%
Revenue Next Year14.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.69 indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.00, which indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
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 12.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.97%, FOXA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.91, FOXA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.97, FOXA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.82%.
FOXA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FOXA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
14.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FOXA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FOXA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
NASDAQ:FOXA (5/21/2025, 1:07:55 PM)
55.97
-0.53 (-0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.07%
Inst Owner Change-2.84%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap25.38B
Analysts71.43
Price Target56.26 (0.52%)
Short Float %7.07%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
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)0.59%
PT rev (3m)15.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 | ||
| P/S | 1.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | 5.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY7.88%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)5.26
FCFY9.4%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY10.68%
SpS35.52
BVpS25.42
TBVpS10.71
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)1.55
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 | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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 Y32.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5Y0.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.18%
Sales Q2Q%26.81%
Revenue Next Year14.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y25.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.59%
EBIT growth 5Y0.38%
EBIT Next Year40.51%
EBIT Next 3Y10.67%
EBIT Next 5Y5.14%
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%