News Corp A (NWSA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 56.72% | 57.06% | 57.57% | 57.42% | 57.50% | 57.22% | 56.94% | 57.45% | 57.74% | 56.63% | 56.38% | 56.40% | 56.17% | 64.23% | 52.78% | 52.49% | 49.76% | 55.67% | 66.97% | 67.24% |
| Operating profit margin | -28.02% | -27.85% | -27.40% | -28.09% | -28.13% | -29.00% | -28.97% | -27.02% | -26.19% | -28.04% | -28.65% | -29.08% | -30.23% | -5.12% | -16.97% | -19.10% | -23.06% | -9.95% | 0.73% | 0.65% |
| Pretax margin | 4.54% | 3.78% | 4.07% | 2.87% | 2.96% | 2.45% | 2.73% | 4.66% | 6.50% | 5.94% | 6.14% | 6.15% | 4.18% | 1.14% | -8.74% | -10.71% | -13.85% | -9.30% | -1.34% | -1.19% |
| Net profit margin | 2.64% | 2.09% | 2.29% | 1.40% | 1.51% | 2.64% | 2.94% | 4.51% | 6.00% | 4.89% | 4.94% | 5.05% | 3.53% | -0.60% | -9.89% | -11.47% | -14.09% | -9.66% | -1.88% | -1.75% |
The profitability ratios of News Corp A have shown fluctuations over the past few periods. The gross profit margin has generally been stable, ranging from 56% to 58%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
However, the operating profit margin has been negative in most periods, with a downward trend, indicating that the company is experiencing challenges in managing its operating expenses efficiently. This suggests that there may be inefficiencies or escalating costs in the company's day-to-day operations.
The pretax margin has shown mixed results, fluctuating between positive and negative values. This could indicate fluctuations in the company's income before accounting for taxes, possibly influenced by varying revenue streams or cost structures.
The net profit margin, representing the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses, has also been volatile, with periods of profitability interspersed with periods of losses. This suggests that News Corp A may be facing challenges in controlling its overall expenses and maximizing its net income.
Overall, News Corp A's profitability ratios reveal a mixed performance with certain areas of concern, particularly regarding operating efficiency and overall profitability. Further analysis of the underlying reasons for these fluctuations would be necessary to provide specific recommendations for improvement.
Return on investment
| Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -16.94% | -16.74% | -16.37% | -16.88% | -16.42% | -17.23% | -17.44% | -17.09% | -15.79% | -16.42% | -17.42% | -17.26% | -16.87% | -2.92% | -9.81% | -11.65% | -14.56% | -6.58% | 0.44% | 0.39% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.59% | 1.26% | 1.37% | 0.84% | 0.88% | 1.57% | 1.77% | 2.85% | 3.62% | 2.86% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 1.97% | -0.34% | -5.71% | -7.00% | -8.90% | -6.40% | -1.12% | -1.07% |
| Return on total capital | -25.75% | -25.42% | -24.45% | -25.75% | -25.25% | -26.59% | -26.50% | -25.81% | -24.73% | -26.20% | -27.80% | -27.85% | -26.95% | -4.90% | -16.13% | -18.97% | -23.70% | -10.62% | 0.70% | 0.68% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.28% | 2.58% | 2.79% | 1.76% | 1.85% | 3.31% | 3.68% | 5.93% | 7.58% | 5.92% | 5.92% | 5.99% | 4.02% | -0.65% | -10.60% | -13.20% | -16.74% | -11.78% | -2.04% | -1.99% |
The profitability ratios of News Corp A have fluctuated over the past few quarters.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a negative trend, deteriorating from around -16.42% in Jun 2022 to -16.94% in Jun 2024. This indicates that the company's core business operations are generating lower returns relative to its asset base.
- The Return on Assets (ROA) has been volatile, with a peak of 3.62% in Sep 2022, followed by a decline to 1.59% in Jun 2024. This ratio reflects the overall effectiveness of the company in generating profits from its assets.
- Return on Total Capital has also exhibited a downward trend, reaching -25.75% in Jun 2024 from a recent high of -24.45% in Dec 2023. This ratio considers the returns generated from both equity and debt capital invested in the business.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations, with a peak of 7.58% in Mar 2022, dropping to 3.28% in Jun 2024. ROE measures the returns generated for the shareholders from their equity investments in the company.
Overall, the profitability ratios of News Corp A have been unstable, indicating challenges in generating consistent returns from its assets and capital base. It is essential for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency and financial performance to enhance its profitability in the future.