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NewsASX:NWS -2.51%61 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.49 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 10.10. GuruFocus rates ASX:NWS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$47.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Media - Diversified companies, News ranks worse than 65.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, News's enterprise value is A$26,241 Mil.
News's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$2,283 Mil. Therefore, News's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for News's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NWS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.73 Med: 10.1 Max: 20.58
Current: 11.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of News was 20.58. The lowest was -53.73. And the median was 10.10.
ASX:NWS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.33% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.25
vs ASX:NWS: 11.16
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-22), News's stock price is A$44.58.
News's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$3.055. Therefore, News's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.59.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
News (ASX:NWS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
News's share price for today is A$44.58.
News's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$3.055.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for News's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:NWS vs WMG, TKO, PSKY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, News's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
News EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, News's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where News's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
News's current Enterprise Value is A$26,241 Mil.
News's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$2,283 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
News (ASX:NWS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.49 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on News. This is 14% above median its historical median of 10.10. According to the industry distribution chart, News ranks #488 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is News' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
News' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.49 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.10. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. News' value of 11.49 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, News ranks #488 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, News has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does News' EV-to-EBITDA compare to WMG and TKO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, News ranks #488 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places News in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. News' value of 11.49 is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.10 vs. the industry median of 7.25, News has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. News's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.49 is 58.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on News. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. News's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.49, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 10.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News (ASX:NWS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$47.24, compared to a current price of A$44.58 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.49, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.10 and 58.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. News' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For News (ASX:NWS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.49 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is News (ASX:NWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$44.58 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$47.24.
GuruFocus considers News to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NWS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.49 (14% above median its 10-year median of 10.10)
GF Value™: A$47.24 vs. price of A$44.58 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#488 of 747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings platform in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable US digital property advertising business, Move. The 65% interest in Foxtel, the Australian pay-TV and streaming provider, was sold in April 2025. The sale to global sports streaming platform, DAZN, was struck at more than 7 times Foxtel's EBITDA.
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