NewsNWS +1.91%69 3-Year RORE % is 62.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NWS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Media - Diversified companies, News ranks better than 85.7% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
News's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.74%.
The industry rank for News's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
NWS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 85.7% of 965
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -2.99
vs NWS: 62.74
News (NAS:NWS) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
News 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
News 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for News's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, News's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where News's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
News (NWS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 62.74 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on News and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, News ranks #138 out of 965 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is News' 3-Year RORE % too high?
News' current 3-Year RORE % is 62.74. Based on the distribution chart, News ranks #138 out of 965 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 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does News' 3-Year RORE % compare to WMG and TKO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, News ranks #138 out of 965 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places News in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on News and its competitors. News's current 3-Year RORE % is 62.74. 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 $33.02, compared to a current price of $29.82 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 62.74. News' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For News (NWS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 62.74 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 $29.82 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.02.
GuruFocus considers News to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NWS:
3-Year RORE %: 62.74
GF Value™: $33.02 vs. price of $29.82 (9.7% below fair value)
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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