News Corporation P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.67
Stock Price
$26.10
Book Value/Share
$15.60
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
1.67 = $26.10 ÷ $15.60
What This Means
News Corporation's P/B ratio of 1.67 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About News Corporation
News Corporation (NWSA) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Entertainment. With a market capitalization of about $14.24B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $26.10, within a 52-week range of $22.20 to $31.61 (-17.4% from the high, +17.6% 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 price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For News Corporation, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Communication Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, News Corporation's P/B ratio of 1.67 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53), META (6.59). 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
- NWSA 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 does NWSA's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. News Corporation's P/B of 1.67 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Communication Services business models.
Is 1.67 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.67) means the market values NWSA above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Communication Services?
Peer P/B levels in Communication Services (e.g. NFLX (11.64), GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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