NewsNWS +1.13%70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates NWS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, News ranks better than 87.69% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. News's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for News's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NWS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of News was 0.91. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.42.
NWS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.69% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs NWS: 0.20
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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News (NAS:NWS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
News Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
News Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for News's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
NWS vs TKO, WMG, PSKY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, News's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, News's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where News's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
News's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (NWS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on News and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, News' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, News ranks #40 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is News' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
News' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.91. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. News' value of 0.48 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, News ranks #40 out of 325 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does News' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TKO and WMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, News ranks #40 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places News in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. News' value of 0.48 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, News' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.50, News has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. News's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 4% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. News's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. 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 (NWS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.91, compared to a current price of $28.66 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. News' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For News (NWS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 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 (NWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.66 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.91.
GuruFocus considers News to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NWS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: $32.91 vs. price of $28.66 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Media - Diversified median (#40 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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