A Business at a Glance
0 of 5 daily views used (5 remaining). Sign up free for 10 daily views, or try AAPL for a full preview.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS The Company News Corporation (the “Company,” “News Corp,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services to consumers and businesses throughout the world. The Company comprises businesses across a range of media, including information services and news, digital real estate services and book publishing, that are distributed under some of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Dow Jones, The Australian, Herald Sun, The Sun, The Times, HarperCollins Publishers, realestate.com.au, Realtor.com®, talkSPORT and many others. The Company’s commitment to premium content makes its properties a premier destination for information, news, real estate and entertainment.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.6B | 8.5B | 10.1B | 9.9B | 10.4B | 9.4B |
| Net Income | 1.2B | 1.2B | 266M | 149M | 623M | 330M |
| EPS | $2.02 | $2.07 | $0.46 | $0.26 | $1.05 | $0.56 |
| Free Cash Flow | 586M | 571M | 540M | 593M | 855M | 847M |
| ROIC | 0.0% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | 47.3% | 44.3% | 49.0% | 46.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.29 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.53 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.28 |
| Operating Income | 0 | 1.5B | 490M | 392M | 774M | 444M |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| ROE | 13.1% | 14.0% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 7.6% | 4.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 370M | 570M | 578M | 573M | 593M | 589M |
NEWS CORP passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
NEWS CORP trades at 12.3x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 43.9x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.8x vs a median of 19.9x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 8.0% with a gross margin of 46.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 5.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +19.4%.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a current P/E ratio of 12.3, compared to its historical median P/E of 43.9. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.0%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a market capitalization of $9.2B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, NEWS CORP (NWSA) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.13%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 3.64%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, NEWS CORP (NWSA) appears cheap. The current P/E of 12.3 is 72% below its historical median of 43.9. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 25.5%.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) operates in the Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing industry, within the Communication Services sector.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) reported annual revenue of $8.5 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a net profit margin of 14.0%. This is a healthy margin.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) generated $571 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07 in its most recent fiscal year.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.0%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a 5-year average gross margin of 46.9%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 14 years of financial data for NEWS CORP (NWSA), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
NEWS CORP (NWSA) has a book value per share of $15.39, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.