FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA)
US35137L1052 - Common Stock
FOXA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 94 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FOXA was profitable.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FOXA has been profitable.
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 7.17%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.02% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA has a better Return On Equity (14.75%) than 82.80% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.05%, FOXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.17%. This is above the industry average of 7.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.17% | ||
| ROE | 14.75% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% |
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)13.97%
ROE(5y)13.57%
ROIC(3y)10.17%
ROIC(5y)9.91%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.19%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FOXA has a Operating Margin of 17.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOXA outperforms 86.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOXA has declined.
FOXA has a Gross Margin (34.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 17.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.19% | ||
| GM | 34.75% |
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5Y-3.66%
PM growth 3Y0.77%
PM growth 5Y-17.35%
GM growth 3Y-1.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FOXA is creating some value.
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FOXA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that FOXA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FOXA's Altman-Z score of 2.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOXA outperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOXA is 6.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take FOXA, 6.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FOXA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.66. This is in the better half of the industry: FOXA outperforms 68.82% of its industry peers.
FOXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOXA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FOXA outperforms 47.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.24 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FOXA (3.24) is better than 90.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.94 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.94, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.89% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% on average per year.
FOXA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.66%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.89%
EPS 3Y12.28%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%15.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.66%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.99%
Sales Q2Q%-15.6%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.10% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, FOXA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.81%
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y1.68%
EPS Next 5Y1.1%
Revenue Next Year-6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.1%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FOXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.41), we can say FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.79, the valuation of FOXA can be described as very reasonable.
79.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FOXA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FOXA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FOXA is cheaper than 65.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of FOXA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y1.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%.
FOXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.40.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, FOXA is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
17.98% 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.
DP17.98%
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y1.68%
FOX CORP - CLASS A
NASDAQ:FOXA (7/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
After market: 37.51 0 (0%)37.51
+0.44 (+1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap17.51B
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| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 7.17% | ||
| ROE | 14.75% | ||
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| OM | 17.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.19% | ||
| GM | 34.75% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.94 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)0.89%
EPS 3Y12.28%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y-3.81%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.66%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
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