Valuation dashboard for News Corporation (NWSA) with P/E 28.83, P/B 2.12, EV/EBITDA 11.9 and dividend yield 0.62%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Communication Services companies.
News Corporation, an influential media and information services entity, is dedicated to producing and disseminating premium, engaging content along with a diverse array of products and services for both individual consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Its operations are strategically segmented into six distinct divisions: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and an "Other" category.
What would it be worth at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: expensive · Current P/E 28.8× · Multiples range: $19.64 · $19.64.
At its sector median (19.1×) $20 (-34 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
News Corporation reported revenue of $9.03B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%. Net income reached $573.0M, with a 11.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 56.9%, operating margin 11.4%, net margin 6.3%.
At $29.69 (closing price, November 2, 2026), NWSA trades at a P/E of 28.83 and an ROE of 6.62%. Market capitalisation stands at $16.5B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for NWSA: debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, current ratio of 1.62 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 28.83 |
| Price / Book | 2.12 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.9 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWSA | News Corporation | $16.5B | 28.83 | 2.12 | 6.6% |
| NYT | The New York Times Company | $11.3B | 29.15 | 5.54 | 19.5% |
| 0K7U.L | News Corporation | $17.9B | 32.79 | 2.20 | 6.6% |
| NWS | News Corporation | $17.5B | 31.51 | 2.12 | 6.6% |
| INF.L | Informa plc | GBP 11.7B | 48.99 | 1.85 | 3.9% |
| PSO | Pearson plc | $10.4B | 25.49 | 2.40 | 9.1% |
| 0GBU.L | Storytel AB (publ) | SEK 8.6B | 13.09 | 4.47 | 33.7% |
| PSON.L | Pearson plc | GBP 8.0B | 26.83 | 2.52 | 9.1% |
Price
| Price | $29.69 (closing price, November 2, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $16.5B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 6.62% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.68% |
| Return on Assets | 3.69% |
| Gross Margin | 56.89% |
| Operating Margin | 11.40% |
| Net Margin | 6.35% |
Related companies: NYT · 0K7U.L · NWS · INF.L · PSO · 0GBU.L · PSON.L · WLYB
Explore sector: Communication Services · Publishing
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