NWSA:NASDAQNews Corporation Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-14 - not real-time
$23.70
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
News Corporation (NWSA) is trading at $23.70, well below its 20‑day SMA of $23.77 and the 50‑day SMA of $24.95, indicating a short‑term bearish price bias. However, the MACD line has crossed above its signal line, generating a bullish histogram and suggesting a potential technical rebound. The stock sits near a support level of $22.31 with a clear resistance at $24.62, while volume has been decreasing, adding caution to any near‑term rally. Fundamentally, the company boasts a solid gross margin of 56.7% and a profit margin of 13.3%, with revenue growing 5.5% year‑over‑year. Cash flow remains healthy, delivering $1.08 B of operating cash flow and $1.72 B of free cash flow, comfortably covering its $2.92 B debt load. The forward EPS of $1.24 implies a forward P/E of 19, markedly lower than the trailing P/E of 30.8 and the industry average of 17.8, highlighting earnings acceleration. A discounted cash‑flow model values the shares at roughly $50, representing a 43% upside from current levels, while analyst consensus targets average $34.2, reinforcing the upside narrative. The dividend yield of 0.84% is modest but sustainable, with a payout ratio near 26% and a solid balance sheet. Market sentiment is in “Greed” territory (Fear & Greed Index 72), yet the 30‑day volatility of nearly 40% underscores significant price swings. Overall, the stock appears undervalued relative to its intrinsic worth, though short‑term technical pressures remain.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price near technical support at $22.31
- Bullish MACD crossover despite bearish SMA positioning
- Decreasing volume indicating limited short‑term buying pressure
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- DCF fair value upside of ~43% and analyst target median of $34.2
- Forward earnings growth reducing forward P/E to 19
- Sustainable dividend with low payout ratio
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Strong cash generation and manageable net debt
- Diversified media and digital real‑estate businesses across geographies
- Undervaluation relative to intrinsic value and long‑term growth prospects
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth5.50%
Profit Margin13.35%
P/E Ratio30.8
ROE6.33%
ROA3.94%
Debt/Equity30.89
P/B Ratio1.5
Op. Cash Flow$1.1B
Free Cash Flow$1.7B
Industry P/E17.8
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI44.6
Support$22.31
Resistance$24.62
MA 20$23.77
MA 50$24.95
MA 200$27.24
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index72.88
Valuation
Fair Value$50.08
Target Price$34.05
Upside/Downside43.67%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.84%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.78
Volatility39.57%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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