(NWS) News - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US65249B2088
NWS: Media, News, Publishing, Real Estate, Entertainment, Sports
News Corp B (NASDAQ:NWS) stands as a prominent media and information services entity, renowned for its authoritative and engaging content distributed globally. The company operates across six distinct segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. This diversification underscores its strategic position in various markets, offering a broad range of products and services tailored to both consumers and businesses.
The core of News Corps offerings lies in its content distribution, which includes esteemed publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Barrons, alongside digital platforms like MarketWatch. These channels provide critical data and insights, essential for informed decision-making in the financial sector. The companys distribution network spans multiple formats—newspapers, websites, mobile apps, and video content—ensuring a wide reach and accessibility for its audience.
As a major media proprietor, News Corp owns an extensive portfolio of newspapers and digital mastheads, including The Australian, The Times, and The New York Post. These assets not only contribute to its revenue but also bolster its influence in global media. Additionally, the companys ventures in book publishing and live sports broadcasting further diversify its revenue streams, enhancing its appeal to a varied audience and investors alike.
Beyond traditional media, News Corp has made significant strides in digital real estate services and financial products. These initiatives highlight the companys adaptability and commitment to innovation, crucial factors for sustained growth in evolving markets. The integration of property advertising and financial services underscores its strategic efforts to capitalize on digital transformation trends.
Financially, News Corp presents an intriguing profile with a market cap of $17.645 billion and a P/E ratio of 45.73, indicating a premium valuation. The forward P/E of 36.90 suggests market expectations for continued growth. With a P/B ratio of 2.39 and P/S of 1.74, the companys financial health and profitability metrics are noteworthy for investors evaluating potential returns.
For investors and fund managers, News Corps diversified portfolio and strategic initiatives in high-growth areas present a compelling case. The companys ability to navigate digital transformation while maintaining its core media strengths positions it as a resilient player in the global media landscape. Those considering investment should focus on the companys capacity for innovation and its strategic moves to enhance shareholder value.
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NWS Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 15,600m |
Sector | Communication Services |
Industry | Entertainment |
GiC Sub-Industry | Publishing |
IPO / Inception | 2013-06-19 |
NWS Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 79.5 |
Fundamental | 28.4 |
Dividend Rating | 31.5 |
Rel. Strength | 6.12 |
Analysts | 4.25/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 32.17 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 76.05 USD |
NWS Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.68% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 2.33% |
Annual Growth 5y | 0.00% |
Payout Consistency | 96.4% |
NWS Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -69.4% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 75.5% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 68.6% |
CAGR 5y | 28.32% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.70 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.81 |
Alpha | 15.21 |
Beta | 0.930 |
Volatility | 34.23% |
Current Volume | 496.4k |
Average Volume 20d | 864k |
As of April 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 30.00 with a total of 496,373 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.42%, over one month by -3.32%, over three months by -0.99% and over the past year by +21.07%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, News is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 28.40 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NWS as of April 2025 is 32.17. This means that NWS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.23%.
News has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefor, it is recommend to buy NWS.
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NWS News will be worth about 35.8 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 30.00. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +19.37%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 26.5 | -11.7% |
Analysts Target Price | 24.5 | -18.3% |
ValueRay Target Price | 35.8 | 19.4% |