News Corporation

News Corporation

47.62
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-0.27
(-0.56%)
1.94EPS
27.61P/E
22.32BMarket Cap
Nov 05Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh carries a market capitalization of 22.32B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 24.53B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap22.32B
Enterprise Value24.53B

Important Dates

News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Earnings Date11/5/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh has 537.27M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding537.27M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.61. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.75, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.81.

PE Ratio27.61
PS Ratio1.75
PB Ratio1.81
P/TBV Ratio7.20
P/FCF Ratio12.83
P/OCF Ratio12.79

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.21 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.88 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 16.50 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 13.73, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 24.53B versus a market cap of 22.32B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.88
EV / EBITDA11.21
EV / EBIT16.50
EV / FCF13.73

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh maintains a current ratio of 1.62, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.62
Quick Ratio1.40
Debt / Equity31.56
Debt / EBITDA1.93

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh posted a return on equity (ROE) of 6.62, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.00 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.69, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.29, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 588,959.82 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 22,150.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)6.62
Return on Assets (ROA)3.69
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.00
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3.29
Revenue Per Employee588,959.82
Employee Count22,150.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh recorded 437.84M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 28.97, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.51B, leaving 827.99M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax437.84M
Effective Tax Rate28.97

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh's stock has gained approximately 2.78% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 46.69, while the 200-day moving average is 43.13.

52-Week Price Change2.78%
50-Day Moving Average46.69
200-Day Moving Average43.13

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh generated 13.05B in revenue and converted that into 827.99M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.94. EBITDA reached 2.19B, while operating income came in at 1.65B.

Revenue13.05B
Operating Income1.65B
Pretax Income1.51B
Net Income827.99M
EBITDA2.19B
EBIT1.49B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.94

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh holds 3.03B in cash and equivalents against 4.21B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -153.17M. Total book value stands at 12.32B, with working capital of 2.49B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents3.03B
Total Debt4.21B
Net Debt-153.17M
Equity (Book Value)12.32B
Book Value Per Share22.93
Working Capital2.49B

Cash Flow

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News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh produced 1.79B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow1.79B
Free Cash Flow1.79B
FCF Per Share3.25

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. The operating margin of 12.65 and net profit margin of 6.35 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Operating Margin12.65
Pretax Margin11.59
Profit Margin6.35
EBITDA Margin16.77

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh paid dividends of 0.54 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 22.34 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.79, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.56, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.54
Payout Ratio22.34
Shareholder Yield6.56
FCF Yield7.79

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh has an Altman Z-Score of 3.04, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.04