News Corp A (NWSA)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 965,000 | 805,000 | 706,000 | 981,000 | 593,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 15,504,000 | 16,684,000 | 16,921,000 | 17,221,000 | 16,771,000 |
| Operating ROA | 6.22% | 4.82% | 4.17% | 5.70% | 3.54% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $965,000K ÷ $15,504,000K
= 6.22%
The operating return on assets (ROA) for News Corp A has exhibited varied performance over the period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2021, the operating ROA was approximately 3.54%, indicating a relatively modest efficiency in generating operating income from the company's total assets. By June 30, 2022, there was a notable improvement, with the operating ROA increasing to 5.70%, suggesting a more effective utilization of assets to generate operating earnings.
However, this upward trend experienced a decline by June 30, 2023, with the operating ROA decreasing to 4.17%. Despite this dip, the ratio remained above the 2021 level, indicating some resilience in asset utilization. Subsequently, an improvement was observed in the following year, with the operating ROA rising to 4.82% as of June 30, 2024. The most significant increase is evident in the latest period, with the operating ROA reaching approximately 6.22% by June 30, 2025, which signifies a substantial enhancement in operating efficiency and asset productivity relative to prior years.
Overall, the trend demonstrates a general upward trajectory in News Corp A's operating ROA over the four-year span, with some fluctuations. The progressive increase culminating in 2025 suggests that the company has been effective in optimizing its asset base to generate operating income, reflecting potentially improved operational management and asset deployment strategies.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025