News Corp EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
11.74
Enterprise Value
$15.71B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.34B
Sector
Media
How It's Calculated
11.74 = $15.71B ÷ $1.34B
What This Means
News Corp's EV/EBITDA of 11.7 is in a moderate range for Media.
About News Corp
News Corp (NWS) operates in the Media sector, specifically in Media. With a market capitalization of about $15.76B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $31.79, within a 52-week range of $22.20 to $31.61 (+0.6% from the high, +43.2% from the low). Beta of 0.92 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 12.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For News Corp, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Media. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 11.74x EV/EBITDA, News Corp (NWS) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $15.71B and EBITDA near $1.34B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the NWS metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, News Corp's EV/EBITDA of 11.74 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (28.12), GOOGL (28.12), META (14.50). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Media stocks.
Key Takeaways
- NWS is grouped in the Media sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.92 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 12.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NWS's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. News Corp's ratio is about 11.74 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Media.
Is 11.74 high or low vs peers?
Among Media peers (e.g. GOOG (28.12), GOOGL (28.12), NFLX (17.92)), NWS's 11.74 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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