News Corporation PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
37.75
Stock Price
$29.82
EPS (TTM)
$0.79
Forward PE
23.10
How It's Calculated
37.75 = $29.82 ÷ $0.79
What This Means
News Corporation's PE ratio of 37.7 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
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
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For News Corporation, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Communication Services names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, News Corporation's PE ratio of 37.75 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.99), GOOG (28.74), META (22.99). 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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PEG Ratio
3.53
Sector
Communication Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does NWS's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for News Corporation. A trailing PE of 37.75 means the market is pricing the stock at 37.75 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Communication Services peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 37.75 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Communication Services names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as CHTR (3.90), CMCSA (4.88), T (8.16) offer context. NWS's PE of 37.75 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes NWS metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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