NewsASX:NWSLV 65 Net Margin % is 4.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:NWSLV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$40.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, News ranks better than 86.13% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. News's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$127 Mil. News's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$3,114 Mil. Therefore, News's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for News's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NWSLV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.78 Med: 2.01 Max: 13.96
Current: 12.92
ASX:NWSLV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.13% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs ASX:NWSLV: 12.92
News (ASX:NWSLV) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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News Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for News's Net Margin % 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:NWSLV vs TKO, WMG, PSKY: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, News's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, News's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where News's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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:NWSLV) has a Net Margin % of 4.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on News and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, News ranks #142 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is News' Net Margin % too high?
News' current Net Margin % of 4.07% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.01. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. News' value of 4.07% is 232.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, News ranks #142 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, News has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does News' Net Margin % compare to TKO and WMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, News ranks #142 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places News in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. News' value of 4.07% is 232.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. News's current Net Margin % of 4.07% is 232.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. News's current Net Margin % is 4.07%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 2.01. 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:NWSLV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$40.70, compared to a current price of A$35.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.07%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 232.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. News' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For News (ASX:NWSLV), the current Net Margin % is 4.07% as of Mar. 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:NWSLV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$35.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$40.70.
GuruFocus considers News to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NWSLV:
Net Margin %: 4.07% (102% above median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: A$40.70 vs. price of A$35.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 232.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#142 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NWSLV 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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