News Corporation (NWS) — Stock Score Summary

News Corporation (NWS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. News Corporation (Q: 50) operates in the challenging and competitive media sector with an average quality score. The media industry often lacks the durable moats and pricing power required for a quality compounder, and no compelling asymmetric macro tailwind has been identified. Thus, it does not meet the fund's high-conviction criteria.

News Corporation is a global, diversified media and information services company spanning news media, book publishing, digital real estate services, and subscription video services, including brands like The Wall Street Journal and HarperCollins. The company's competitive moat derives from its portfolio of iconic, trusted global brands, invaluable content intellectual property, and strategic digital assets like Realtor.com. This diversification across essential information and entertainment sectors provides resilience against industry fluctuations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$30.47
Market Cap$16.2B
P/E (TTM)37.91
P/E (Forward)23.20
Price/Book1.92
Return on Equity6.5%
Return on Invested Capital7.4%
Debt/Equity31.56
Gross Margin57.2%
Operating Margin10.1%
Revenue Growth8.8%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$1.7B

News Corporation operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is News Corporation’s (NWS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for News Corporation (NWS) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (39), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does News Corporation have an economic moat?
News Corporation (NWS) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is News Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for News Corporation (NWS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is News Corporation in?
News Corporation (NWS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (United States).