News Corp A (NWSA)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,774,000 | 8,120,000 | 8,064,000 | 8,222,000 | 8,211,000 |
| ROE | 5.29% | 3.28% | 1.85% | 7.58% | 4.02% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $464,000K ÷ $8,774,000K
= 5.29%
The analysis of News Corp A's return on equity (ROE) over the indicated period reveals notable fluctuations that merit further scrutiny. As of June 30, 2021, the ROE stood at 4.02%, indicating a relatively modest level of profitability attributable to shareholders' equity. This figure increased substantially in the subsequent year to 7.58% as of June 30, 2022, suggesting an improvement in profit generation efficiency or equity utilization during that period.
However, this upward trend was not sustained, as the ROE significantly declined to 1.85% by June 30, 2023, reflecting a reduction in profitability relative to shareholders' equity. The subsequent year, June 30, 2024, showed a modest recovery with ROE increasing to 3.28%, but it remained below the levels observed in 2021 and 2022. By June 30, 2025, the ROE further improved to 5.29%, indicating a gradual but uneven recovery in shareholder returns.
Overall, the ROE pattern suggests periods of operational or strategic challenges impacting profitability, followed by tentative recoveries. The fluctuations highlight the company's varying efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity across these fiscal years, pointing to potential underlying factors such as market conditions, revenue streams, or cost management that influence the company's returns on equity.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025