News Corp A (NWSA)

Current ratio

Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021
Total current assets US$ in thousands 4,811,000 4,372,000 4,053,000 4,093,000 4,456,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 2,608,000 3,055,000 3,165,000 3,519,000 3,234,000
Current ratio 1.84 1.43 1.28 1.16 1.38

June 30, 2025 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $4,811,000K ÷ $2,608,000K
= 1.84

The current ratio for News Corp A has demonstrated fluctuations over the period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2021, the current ratio stood at 1.38, indicating that the company's current assets sufficiently covered its current liabilities, with a buffer worth 38%. By June 30, 2022, the ratio declined to 1.16, reflecting a reduction in liquidity position and marginally narrower coverage of short-term obligations. The ratio experienced a slight increase to 1.28 by June 30, 2023, suggesting a modest improvement in liquidity. The upward trend continued, with the ratio rising to 1.43 on June 30, 2024, indicating an enhanced ability to meet short-term liabilities with current assets. The most recent figure for June 30, 2025, shows a substantial increase to 1.84, pointing to a relatively strong liquidity position with ample current assets relative to current liabilities. Overall, the company's current ratio trend suggests an improving liquidity profile over the analyzed period, with the latest figures indicating a more conservative position and stronger short-term financial health.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
News Corp A
NWSA
1.84
New York Times Company
NYT
1.53
News Corp B
NWS
1.84