News Corporation Class A Common Stock (NWSA) 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 A Common Stock (NWSA) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 14.17 (historical range: 10.99–106.32, median: 32.72), placing it at the 19th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.83 (range: 0.83–2.14, 90th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 18.80 (range: 13.29–92.37, 46th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), News Corporation Class A Common Stock's P/E ratio has contracted by 13% over the observed period (from an average of 39.4 to 34.3).
News Corporation Class A Common Stock trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 14.17 | 32.72 | 19th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.83 | 1.47 | 90th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.80 | 19.28 | 46th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.52% | 4.58% | 2th | expensive relative to its history |
News Corporation Class A Common Stock (NWSA) Valuation & P/E History
News Corporation Class A Common Stock (NWSA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing industry currently trading at $29.98 with a market capitalization of $16.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for NWSA based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 14.17 is below the historical median of 32.72, placing NWSA at the 19th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.83 compares to a median of 1.47.
NWSA Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows News Corporation Class A 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 NWSA 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 NWSA 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 A Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is NWSA Overvalued or Undervalued?
News Corporation Class A Common Stock trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 52 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive NWSA 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 NWSA analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.NWSA trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.