News Corporation
NWSCommunication ServicesNASDAQEntertainment
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the communication services sector, News Corporation focuses on Entertainment services and products. News Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses. Valued at $16.27B, NWS is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through five segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other.
Market Cap
$16.27B
Beta
0.90
P/E (TTM)
37.75
P/E (Fwd)
23.10
EPS (TTM)
$0.79
EPS (Fwd)
$1.29
ROE
6.5%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$2.18B
Total Debt
$2.93B
Free CF
$1.74B
52W Change
-8.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
News Corporation carries $2.93B in total debt against $2.18B in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $1.74B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.5% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $10.38B to $8.45B.
Investors considering News Corporation should weigh the typical risks associated with NWS's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NWS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.