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Overall NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWSA against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NWSA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NWSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NWSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
NWSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NWSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.65%, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.48%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.28%, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWSA is significantly below the industry average of 8.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.11%) for NWSA is below the current ROIC(4.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.65% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.07%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.71% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWSA has a better Operating Margin (12.51%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.56%, NWSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWSA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.07% | ||
| GM | 73.56% |
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. Health
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NWSA has less shares outstanding
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 1.98 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NWSA's Altman-Z score of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 69.79% of its industry peers.
NWSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.58. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWSA would need 2.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.58, NWSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
NWSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NWSA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NWSA has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NWSA has a better Quick ratio (1.63) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.33% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue for NWSA has decreased by -36.13% in the past year. This is quite bad
NWSA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.33%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
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 9.75% on average per year.
NWSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y9.75%
Revenue Next Year1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NWSA.
64.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say NWSA is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.50, the valuation of NWSA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. NWSA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
NWSA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NWSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 12.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, NWSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| 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.
As NWSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
NWSA pays out 16.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NWSA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP16.79%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.96%
Inst Owner Change6.16%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.43B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts80
Price Target36.5 (42.69%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.91%
DP16.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.83%
Min EPS beat(2)0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)16.97%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.97%
Min EPS beat(4)0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)19.05%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)24.07%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)48.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-3.41%
PT rev (3m)-2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 6.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)1.34
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY7.97%
SpS11.5
BVpS15.43
TBVpS4.23
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number17.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.65% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROCE | 6.34% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.77% | ||
| OM | 12.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.07% | ||
| GM | 73.56% | ||
| FCFM | 11.66% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.13%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)6.03%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
ROICexc(3y)3.72%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)9.79%
ROICexgc(5y)10.94%
ROCE(3y)4.62%
ROCE(5y)5.08%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score7
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)79.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)246.06%
Profit Quality(5y)226.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.33%
EPS 3Y-9.14%
EPS 5Y32.55%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y10.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y9.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
Revenue Next Year1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year58.17%
EBIT Next 3Y23.66%
EBIT Next 5Y15.43%
FCF growth 1Y37.89%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y7.68%
OCF growth 3Y-5.74%
OCF growth 5Y7.77%
NEWS CORP - CLASS A / NWSA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWSA.
What is the valuation status for NWSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of NEWS CORP - CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 28.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is expected to grow by 10.92% in the next year.