Stock Analysis
News Corporation Class B Common StockNWS
P/E 30.78×· 5Y range 11.81–109.69×· 58th percentile of history
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Entertainment
AnalystsStrong Buy15 analystsP/E 30.8× sits at the 58th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 72% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality90
- Financial Health66
Risks
- Growth25
- Profitability42
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
What's happening with NWS
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation61/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (58th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (4.5%)12/25
- P/S (2.0x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (16.0x)12/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-3.4%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-2.1%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-0.8%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (41.8%)25/25
- Profitability42/100 · Weak
- ROIC (9.1%)12/25
- ROE (6.2%)5/25
- Net margin (6.3%)13/25
- Operating margin (12.8%)12/25
- Financial Health66/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.63)18/25
- Current ratio (1.62)18/25
- Interest coverage (3.0x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 5%)20/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.69)25/25
- FCF conversion (140%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.5%)25/25
- Moat57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (0/5 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (53.9%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.9%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 3.4%/yr
About News Corporation Class B Common Stock
News Corporation is a diversified media and information services conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Show more
Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings platform in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable US digital property advertising business, Move. The 65% interest in Foxtel, the Australian pay-TV and streaming provider, was sold in April 2025. The sale to global sports streaming platform, DAZN, was struck at more than 7 times Foxtel's EBITDA.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 21,700 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
61BP/E (TTM)30.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 11.8x–109.7x · 58th pct
P/FCF20.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 3.7%–8.5% · 23rd pct
P/S (TTM)1.96xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.8x–2.4x · 72nd pct
EV/EBIT16.0xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.2x–26.0x · 37th pct
EV/Sales1.9xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E21.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.92xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.12B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.21%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio35.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
42D+ROIC9.1%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE6.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.7%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin6.3%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin12.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin57.2%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.9%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-3.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-2.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-0.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth41.8%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
66BAltman Z-Score2.63C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.62xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.51xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.0xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.0yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.7xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.32xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.72xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.69A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion140.5%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.7%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.58xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delany Julian Filed | Delany Julian | Grant / award | +36 | |
Delany Julian Filed | Delany Julian | Grant / award | +20 | |
Delany Julian Filed | Delany Julian | Grant / award | +10 | |
Chandrashekar Lavanya Filed | Chandrashekar Lavanya | Grant / award | +97 | |
Chandrashekar Lavanya Filed | Chandrashekar Lavanya | Grant / award | +61 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chandrashekar Lavanya Filed | Chandrashekar Lavanya | Grant / award | +33 | |
Allen Ruth Filed | Allen Ruth | Grant / award | +41 | |
Allen Ruth Filed | Allen Ruth | Grant / award | +23 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
57CROIC >12% Years0/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)53.9%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.9%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.07
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.83
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$15.57
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.92B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.10B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$814.00M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$9.24B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.46xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$17.71B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.03B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS)
NWS is down 0.54% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for News Corporation Class B Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 2.63 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.69 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -3%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~1.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how NWS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all NWS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 | Regular | 31.25 | -3.50% | -2.44 |
| Sep 23 | After-hours | 31.22 | -3.58% | -2.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions about NWS
What is the current News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) stock price?
NWS is trading at $32.88 at the last market close, down 0.54% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks NWS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is NWS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates News Corporation Class B Common Stock's financial health at 66/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is NWS stock overvalued?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 30.8 and our valuation score rates it 61/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does News Corporation Class B Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for NWS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does News Corporation Class B Common Stock operate in?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock operates in the Communication Services sector, within the Entertainment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does News Corporation Class B Common Stock do?
News Corporation is a diversified media and information services conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia.
About News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) Stock
News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry. As of the latest update, News Corporation Class B Common Stock is trading at $32.88, down 0.54% on the day with a market capitalization of $17.7 billion. The financial health score for NWS is 66/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for NWS stock.
NWS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time NWS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for NWS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for News Corporation Class B Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 66/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for NWS.
- Sector peers: Compare NWS against 4 other communication services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is NWS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) as an investment. The financial health score of 66/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.