FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FOXA - US35137L1052 - Common Stock
59.22 USD
+1.75 (+3.05%)
59.22 USD
0 (0%)
Overall FOXA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FOXA against 99 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
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
FOXA's Return On Assets of 9.76% is amongst the best of the industry. FOXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.92%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FOXA (11.83%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
FOXA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.96%. This is above the industry average of 8.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.96%) for FOXA 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
FOXA has a better Profit Margin (13.88%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOXA has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.81%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOXA has remained more or less at the same level.
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
FOXA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
FOXA has an Altman-Z score of 3.09. This indicates that FOXA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FOXA has a Altman-Z score of 3.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 82.83% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.21, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOXA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FOXA outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
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 | 3.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC7.78%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.91, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.76 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.76, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% 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.
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.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.79% on average per year.
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 -4.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
EPS Next 5Y-4.8%
Revenue Next Year-1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.39, which indicates a correct valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 74.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.88, FOXA is valued correctly.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 67.68% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say FOXA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 70.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than 74.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
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 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOXA has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
FOXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.58.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, FOXA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FOXA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.24%.
FOXA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)2.24%
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 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
59.22
+1.75 (+3.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.93%
Inst Owner Change3.36%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.38B
Analysts72.41
Price Target60.74 (2.57%)
Short Float %7.56%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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)2.43%
PT rev (3m)5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 4.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)6.72
FCFY11.34%
OCF(TTM)7.46
OCFY12.6%
SpS36.58
BVpS26.85
TBVpS12.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.09 |
F-Score9
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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-10.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y-0.82%
EPS Next 5Y-4.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.31%
Revenue Next Year-1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
EBIT growth 1Y30.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.85%
EBIT growth 5Y5.28%
EBIT Next Year5.34%
EBIT Next 3Y2.84%
EBIT Next 5Y0.59%
FCF growth 1Y100.2%
FCF growth 3Y23.81%
FCF growth 5Y8.33%
OCF growth 1Y80.65%
OCF growth 3Y20.84%
OCF growth 5Y7.04%