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Overall NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWSA against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NWSA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years NWSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NWSA's Return On Assets of 7.65% is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Return On Equity of 13.48% is amongst the best of the industry. NWSA outperforms 81.91% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Return On Invested Capital of 4.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 62.77% of its industry peers.
NWSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.11%. This is below the industry average of 7.16%.
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
NWSA has a better Profit Margin (18.07%) than 93.62% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWSA's Operating Margin of 12.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NWSA (73.56%) is better than 86.17% of its industry peers.
NWSA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
NWSA has less shares outstanding than it did 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
NWSA has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is not the best score and indicates that NWSA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NWSA's Altman-Z score of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 71.28% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWSA is 2.58, which is a good value as it means it would take NWSA, 2.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NWSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.58) than 80.85% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NWSA (0.22) is better than 64.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
NWSA has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that NWSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NWSA's Current ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWSA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that NWSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.63, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.33%, which is quite impressive.
NWSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.55% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NWSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.37%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NWSA.
64.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NWSA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
NWSA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.74.
NWSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NWSA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
NWSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.46
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.76%, NWSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, NWSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, NWSA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
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 in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
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GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.56%
Inst Owner Change6.17%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.85B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (37.56%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
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)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)-3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY4.4%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.75%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.46
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number17.82
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 | 2.03 |
F-Score7
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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 Y8.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
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 29.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.71.
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 8.39% in the next year.