News Corporation EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.20
Enterprise Value
$17.77B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.25B
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
14.20 = $17.77B ÷ $1.25B
What This Means
News Corporation's EV/EBITDA of 14.2 is in a moderate range for Communication Services.
About News Corporation
News Corporation (NWS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Entertainment. With a market capitalization of about $16.27B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $29.82, within a 52-week range of $25.49 to $35.58 (-16.2% from the high, +17.0% from the low). Beta of 0.90 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 Corporation, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Communication Services. 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 14.20x EV/EBITDA, News Corporation (NWS) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $17.77B and EBITDA near $1.25B 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 Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, News Corporation's EV/EBITDA of 14.20 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), META (14.74). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- NWS is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.90 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 Corporation's ratio is about 14.20 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Communication Services.
Is 14.20 high or low vs peers?
Among Communication Services peers (e.g. GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), NFLX (25.67)), NWS's 14.20 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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