News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
News Corporation is a diversified media and information services conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Ne...
News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.78 (historical range: 11.81–109.69, median: 20.87), placing it at the 58th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.95 (range: 0.84–2.40, 72th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 15.95 (range: 11.17–25.98, 37th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), News Corporation Class B Common Stock's P/E ratio has expanded by 15% over the observed period (from an average of 38.7 to 44.3).
News Corporation Class B Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.78 | 20.87 | 58th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.95 | 1.80 | 72th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.95 | 17.86 | 37th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 4.56% | 5.21% | 23th | above its historical average |
News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) Valuation & P/E History
News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry currently trading at $32.88 with a market capitalization of $17.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for NWS based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 30.78 is above the historical median of 20.87, placing NWS at the 58th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.95 compares to a median of 1.80.
NWS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows News Corporation Class B Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether NWS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests NWS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for News Corporation Class B Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is NWS Overvalued or Undervalued?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 56 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive NWS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full NWS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.NWS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.