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NewsASX:NWS -2.59%61 EV-to-OCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 13.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:NWS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$47.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, News ranks worse than 81.12% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, News's Enterprise Value is A$26,659 Mil.
News's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,228 Mil. Therefore, News's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for News's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NWS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.12 Med: 13.02 Max: 23.33
Current: 20.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of News was 23.33. The lowest was 7.12. And the median was 13.02.
ASX:NWS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.12% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.8
vs ASX:NWS: 20.61
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-07-31), News's stock price is A$45.42.
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 14.87.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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$45.42.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
News EV-to-OCF Related Terms
News EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for News's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, News's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, News's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where News's EV-to-OCF falls into.
News's current Enterprise Value is A$26,659 Mil.
News's Cash Flow from Operations 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$1,228 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-OCF of 21.71 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 67% above median its historical median of 13.02. Over the past decade, News' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.12 to 23.33. According to the industry distribution chart, News ranks #829 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is News' EV-to-OCF too high?
News' current EV-to-OCF of 21.71 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 13.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 23.33. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.80. News' value of 21.71 is 352.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, News ranks #829 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to WMG and TKO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, News ranks #829 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places News in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.80. News' value of 21.71 is 352.3% above this benchmark. Historically, News' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.12 to 23.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.02 vs. the industry median of 4.80, 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-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.80, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. News's current EV-to-OCF of 21.71 is 352.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. News's current EV-to-OCF is 21.71, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 13.02. 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$47.21, compared to a current price of A$45.42 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.71, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 13.02 and 352.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.80. News' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For News (ASX:NWS), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 31, 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$45.42 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$47.21.
GuruFocus considers News to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NWS:
EV-to-OCF: 21.71 (67% above median its 10-year median of 13.02)
GF Value™: A$47.21 vs. price of A$45.42 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 352.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#829 of 1022)
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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