FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FOXA - US35137L1052 - Common Stock
58.81 USD
+0.23 (+0.39%)
58.81 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FOXA. FOXA was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. FOXA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FOXA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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
The Return On Assets of FOXA (9.76%) is better than 91.58% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.92%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FOXA (11.83%) is better than 91.58% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOXA is above the industry average of 8.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.83%) for FOXA 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
FOXA's Profit Margin of 13.88% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOXA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FOXA (19.81%) is better than 90.53% of its industry peers.
FOXA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FOXA has a Gross Margin (35.47%) which is in line with 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 | 19.81% | ||
| 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 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.
The debt/assets ratio for FOXA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that FOXA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.11, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FOXA would need 2.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FOXA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 81.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.55, FOXA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for FOXA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
FOXA has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FOXA (2.91) is better than 90.53% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Quick Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.76, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.77%, which is quite impressive.
FOXA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.02% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
FOXA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.79% yearly.
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
FOXA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.97% yearly.
FOXA 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
FOXA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.30.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.63% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
FOXA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.80.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 66.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.33, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FOXA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 66.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOXA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, FOXA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, FOXA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, FOXA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.24%.
FOXA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)2.24%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
FOXA 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%
58.81
+0.23 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.24B
Revenue(TTM)16.30B
Net Income(TTM)2.26B
Analysts72.41
Price Target61.44 (4.47%)
Short Float %8.03%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.24%
DP12.24%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
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)1.15%
PT rev (3m)6.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.89 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 4.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY8.13%
EPS(NY)4.26
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY11.41%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY12.67%
SpS36.54
BVpS26.81
TBVpS12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
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 | 3.11 |
F-Score9
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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%