News Corp B (NWS)
Return on assets (ROA)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 464,000 | 266,000 | 149,000 | 623,000 | 330,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 15,504,000 | 16,684,000 | 16,921,000 | 17,221,000 | 16,771,000 |
| ROA | 2.99% | 1.59% | 0.88% | 3.62% | 1.97% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $464,000K ÷ $15,504,000K
= 2.99%
The return on assets (ROA) for News Corp B over the specified period exhibits notable fluctuations. As of June 30, 2021, the ROA stood at 1.97%, indicating a modest level of profitability relative to its total assets. This increased significantly to 3.62% by June 30, 2022, reflecting improved efficiency or profitability in generating income from its assets.
However, a decline is observed in 2023, with the ROA decreasing sharply to 0.88%, which suggests a reduction in net income or an increase in asset base without a corresponding rise in earnings. This downturn may signal challenges in operational efficiency or external factors impacting profitability.
Subsequently, there is a recovery trend observed in 2024, with the ROA rising to 1.59%, and further improving to 2.99% in 2025. These increases indicate a resurgence in profitability relative to the company's assets, possibly due to operational improvements, strategic initiatives, or favorable market conditions.
Overall, the company's ROA demonstrates a cyclical pattern characterized by initial growth, a notable dip in 2023, followed by a recovery phase culminating in a higher profitability measure in 2025. This trend suggests fluctuating operational performance over the examined period, emphasizing the importance of monitoring underlying factors influencing asset utilization and income generation.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025