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Fox (NasdaqGS:FOXA)

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Fox stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with investment alternatives), Fox (Broadcasting, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Fox are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 39 (worse than 61% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 77) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 100, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 96, is a strong buy recommendation based on Fox's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Fox exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 39), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 77). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 100) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	39
Growth Rank	77
Safety Rank	100
Combined Rank	96

Country	USA
Industry	Broadcasting
Index	NASDAQ 100, NASDAQ 100, NASDAQ, NASDAQ, S&P 500, S&P 500
Size class	XX-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Fox

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	66	59	80	39
GROWTH
GROWTH	76	66	79	77
SAFETY
SAFETY	85	100	100	100
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	71	53	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	99	98	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Fox is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	66	59	80	39
GROWTH
GROWTH	76	66	79	77
SAFETY
SAFETY	85	100	100	100
COMBINED
COMBINED	94	98	100	96

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Fox the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 39 (worse than 61% compared with alternatives), Fox shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Fox. Expected dividend yields are higher than for 63% of comparable companies (a Dividend Yield rank of 63), making the stock attractive. The same is valid for Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 53, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 53% of comparable investments. But in respect to sales and profits, the picture is reversed. Price-to-Sales is 33 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than for 67% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Fox's sales levels. The Price-to-Profit ratio (also referred to as price-earnings (P/E) ratio) is also unfavorable for Fox with a rank of 46. This means that the stock price, compared with what market professionals expect for future profits, is higher than for 54% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Fox's profit levels. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 39, is a hold recommendation based on Fox's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The company seems confident that it can generate a reasonable return on invested capital, because it pays an above-average dividend while profits are below what you would expect for a company with this stock price. If you agree with this practice and believe that profits will return to higher levels, as the current dividend policy suggests, Fox may be an attractive investment. If this is not the case, you may want to be careful with this stock as it is also expensive compared with its expected revenue levels. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	63	46	51	33
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	77	63	68	46
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	40	53	60	53
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	38	64	69	63
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	66	59	80	39

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Fox; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 77 (better than 77% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Fox shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Fox. Profit Growth has a rank of 54 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 54% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 64, and Stock Returns has a rank of 87 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 87% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 18 (82% of its competitors are better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 77, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	69	57	74	18
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	n/a	23	55	54
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	61	65	64
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	83	83	53	87
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	76	66	79	77

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Fox.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Fox has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Fox is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for Fox. Leverage is at 76, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 76% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 83, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 83% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 92, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 92% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives), Fox has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with Fox but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	61	78	72	76
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	87	97	79	83
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	75	91	89	92
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	85	100	100	100

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Fox and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	38	19	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	17	40	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	65	60	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	100	77	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	71	53	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Fox.
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