26.45 USD
-0.25 (-0.94%)
Overall NWSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWSA against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. NWSA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NWSA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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.
- In the past 5 years NWSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NWSA (7.65%) is better than 90.11% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a better Return On Equity (13.48%) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
- NWSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) than 63.74% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWSA is below the industry average of 7.07%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) for NWSA is above the 3 year average (3.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 93.41% of its industry peers.
- NWSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NWSA has a Operating Margin of 12.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 75.82% 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 87.91% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NWSA 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that NWSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.04, NWSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWSA would need 2.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NWSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWSA outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that NWSA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- NWSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is in the better half of the industry: NWSA outperforms 67.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.92%
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.76, NWSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 70.33% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.55% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue for NWSA has decreased by -36.13% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average over the past years.
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 9.84% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.07, NWSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 63.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NWSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.58, 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.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say NWSA is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- NWSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWSA is cheaper than 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NWSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWSA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.6
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NWSA has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
- NWSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, 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 3.92%.
- 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)3.92%
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 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
NASDAQ:NWSA (1/16/2026, 12:08:55 PM)
26.45
-0.25 (-0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners107.48%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.85B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.33
Price Target36.37 (37.5%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.92%
DP16.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.74%
SpS11.56
BVpS15.5
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)3.6
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 | 11.34% |
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 | 2.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 62.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
F-Score7
WACC7.92%
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 Y8.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-15.59%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.59%
EBIT Next Year57.36%
EBIT Next 3Y22.21%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
FCF growth 1Y34.06%
FCF growth 3Y-5.26%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y7.58%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEWS CORP - CLASS A?
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 financial health of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
The financial health rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) stock?
The dividend rating of NEWS CORP - CLASS A (NWSA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.79%.