NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NWSA • US65249B1098
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This NWSA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NWSA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWSA was profitable.
- In the past year NWSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWSA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.42%, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWSA has a Return On Equity of 13.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWSA is below the industry average of 7.63%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.08%) for NWSA is below the current ROIC(5.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.26% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)4.08%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NWSA (13.35%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NWSA's Operating Margin of 11.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 56.28%, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWSA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.35% | ||
| GM | 56.28% |
OM growth 3Y7.22%
OM growth 5Y22.14%
PM growth 3Y32.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
2. NWSA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NWSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NWSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.13 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.13, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take NWSA, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NWSA's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NWSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 58.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- NWSA has a Current Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that NWSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NWSA (1.81) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NWSA's Quick ratio of 1.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. NWSA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.51%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.55% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, NWSA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.13% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.51%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. NWSA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.85, NWSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWSA is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. NWSA is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NWSA.
- NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NWSA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NWSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
5. NWSA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
- NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.10.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, NWSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWSA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.91%.
- NWSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- NWSA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- NWSA pays out 17.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NWSA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.12%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
NWSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
25.33
+0.3 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/amc
Inst Owners106.55%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.07B
Revenue(TTM)8.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts84
Price Target34.43 (35.93%)
Short Float %3.16%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP17.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.58%
Min EPS beat(2)14.2%
Max EPS beat(2)16.97%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.73%
Min EPS beat(4)0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)19.05%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.55%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)27.43%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)46.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)0%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.94%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 5.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.31 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY4.59%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY7.65%
SpS15.53
BVpS15.83
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number18.6833 (-26.24%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROCE | 7.8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.04% | ||
| OM | 11.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.35% | ||
| GM | 56.28% | ||
| FCFM | 7.49% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)4.08%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
ROICexc(3y)4.85%
ROICexc(5y)4.74%
ROICexgc(3y)12.95%
ROICexgc(5y)12.84%
ROCE(3y)6.05%
ROCE(5y)5.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.59%
OM growth 3Y7.22%
OM growth 5Y22.14%
PM growth 3Y32.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 56.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score6
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)79.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.63%
Profit Quality(3y)246.06%
Profit Quality(5y)226.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.51%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
EPS Next Y22.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year61%
EBIT Next 3Y23.61%
EBIT Next 5Y12.7%
FCF growth 1Y-10.03%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y-12.94%
OCF growth 3Y-5.74%
OCF growth 5Y7.77%
NEWS CORP - CLASS A / NWSA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWSA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
The financial health rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is expected to grow by 22.2% in the next year.