FOX CORP - CLASS A (FOXA)
US35137L1052 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FOXA. FOXA was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. FOXA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FOXA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
FOXA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FOXA has a Return On Assets of 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: FOXA outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.16%, FOXA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.97%, FOXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.11% 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 7.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
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
The Profit Margin of FOXA (5.75%) is better than 75.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FOXA has declined.
The Operating Margin of FOXA (16.27%) is better than 85.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOXA has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 32.95%, FOXA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.21% of the companies in the same 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 | 16.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.75% | ||
| GM | 32.95% |
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
FOXA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FOXA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FOXA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FOXA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FOXA has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. 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 2.10, FOXA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FOXA is 7.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take FOXA, 7.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.21, FOXA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that FOXA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FOXA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.29 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FOXA has a better Current ratio (2.29) than 74.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that FOXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FOXA's Quick ratio of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOXA outperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOXA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.31%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.92% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FOXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.31%
EPS 3Y12.28%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS growth Q2Q-29.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.99%
Revenue growth Q2Q-8.06%
3.2 Future
FOXA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FOXA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.36%
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y1.62%
EPS Next 5Y1.24%
Revenue Next Year-5.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y0.66%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of FOXA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FOXA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.28, FOXA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of FOXA.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
FOXA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FOXA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FOXA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FOXA is cheaper than 67.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FOXA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y1.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FOXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%.
FOXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.22.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, FOXA is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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 last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
FOXA pays out 34.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FOXA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.17%
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y1.62%
FOX CORP - CLASS A
NASDAQ:FOXA (5/3/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
After market: 32.11 0 (0%)32.11
+0.45 (+1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 9.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 3.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.16% | ||
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| OM | 16.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.75% | ||
| GM | 32.95% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.64
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| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)0.31%
EPS 3Y12.28%
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EPS Next Y-6.36%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.62%
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