Stock Analysis on Net

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. (NASDAQ:FOX)

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Balance Sheet: Assets
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Sep 30, 2015 Jun 30, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Sep 30, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 Mar 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Sep 30, 2012
Cash and cash equivalents 21,281 7,083 7,622 7,372 5,809 6,901 6,163 5,572 4,530 4,681 4,424 4,993 4,293 5,830 8,428 9,276 10,051 4,656 5,415 5,517 6,345 6,681 6,659 9,324 7,806 12,007
Receivables, net 8,083 7,326 7,120 6,905 7,554 6,619 6,477 7,219 6,983 6,099 6,258 6,756 6,842 6,034 5,912 6,345 6,669 6,350 6,468 6,314 6,424 5,605 5,459 7,136 7,760 6,634
Inventories, net 3,934 3,804 3,669 3,645 3,132 2,856 3,101 3,418 3,507 3,300 3,291 3,522 3,305 2,987 2,749 3,062 3,226 3,385 3,092 3,387 3,316 3,278 2,784 3,476 3,282 2,856
Other 719 915 922 739 907 622 545 529 685 841 976 349 386 342 287 366 318 559 401 431 636 979 665 857 896 770
Current assets 34,017 19,128 19,333 18,661 17,402 16,998 16,286 16,738 15,705 14,921 14,949 15,620 14,826 15,193 17,376 19,049 20,264 14,950 15,376 15,649 16,721 16,543 15,567 20,793 19,744 22,267
Receivables, net 859 892 724 736 732 684 543 538 490 465 389 461 410 386 394 418 462 483 454 456 418 452 437 431 449 464
Investments 833 4,640 4,112 4,256 4,364 4,066 3,902 3,679 3,616 3,912 3,863 4,155 4,053 4,398 4,529 4,441 4,423 3,734 2,859 2,908 3,590 3,802 3,704 6,622 7,441 4,725
Inventories, net 8,133 7,760 7,518 8,002 8,034 8,019 7,452 7,725 7,572 7,396 7,041 7,108 6,815 6,818 6,411 6,428 6,364 6,748 6,442 6,541 5,964 5,723 5,371 5,002 5,024 4,835
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,971 1,949 1,956 1,861 1,840 1,779 1,781 1,691 1,657 1,669 1,692 1,660 1,668 1,667 1,722 1,696 1,718 2,794 2,931 2,942 2,866 2,875 2,829 5,984 5,857 5,830
Intangible assets, net 5,970 6,032 6,101 6,174 6,228 6,289 6,574 6,579 6,635 6,715 6,777 6,707 6,764 6,263 6,320 6,372 6,427 7,831 8,072 8,294 6,566 6,618 5,064 8,331 7,149 7,128
Goodwill 12,758 12,755 12,768 12,794 12,789 12,779 12,792 12,733 12,720 12,739 12,733 12,732 12,716 12,514 12,513 12,502 12,448 17,609 18,052 17,918 16,554 16,297 17,255 20,139 15,875 13,190
Other non-current assets 1,345 1,356 1,319 1,494 1,469 1,414 1,394 1,001 812 809 921 805 844 758 786 586 546 562 607 585 607 715 717 1,188 1,206 1,237
Non-current assets 31,869 35,384 34,498 35,317 35,456 35,030 34,438 33,946 33,502 33,705 33,416 33,628 33,270 32,804 32,675 32,443 32,388 39,761 39,417 39,644 36,565 36,482 35,377 47,697 43,001 37,409
Total assets 65,886 54,512 53,831 53,978 52,858 52,028 50,724 50,684 49,207 48,626 48,365 49,248 48,096 47,997 50,051 51,492 52,652 54,711 54,793 55,293 53,286 53,025 50,944 68,490 62,745 59,676

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30).


The financial data reveals several notable trends and patterns over the analyzed periods. The cash and cash equivalents demonstrate fluctuations with a significant peak occurring in the last reported period, indicating a substantial increase in liquidity. A general trend of volatility is observed, with values oscillating between lower levels around the mid-periods and higher levels at the beginning and end.

Receivables, net, exhibit some variability but maintain a generally stable range throughout the periods. Although there are minor increases and decreases, the overall level of receivables remains relatively consistent, suggesting steady credit sales and collections practices.

Inventories, net, show an overall increasing trend, which could suggest growing stock levels. This might indicate preparation for higher sales, potential stockpiling, or challenges in inventory turnover. The increase is gradual, with some minor fluctuations.

Other current assets fluctuate but remain on a lower scale compared to primary current assets, with no clear upward or downward long-term trend. Current assets as a whole demonstrate some volatility but generally mirror the patterns seen within cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and inventories.

Investments reveal a downward trend in later periods after an initial rise. This decrease may reflect disposals, revaluations, or reallocations of investment assets.

Property, plant, and equipment, net, remain relatively stable through the periods with minor fluctuations, indicating consistent capital investment with little significant expansion or divestiture.

Intangible assets, net, display slight decreases towards the end of the timeline, suggesting amortization or impairment activities over time.

Goodwill remains broadly stable in the later periods after an initial increase, indicating limited acquisition activity or stable valuations after previous substantial goodwill recognition.

Other non-current assets exhibit minor fluctuations but no significant trend up or down, maintaining a steady contribution to the asset base.

The total non-current assets generally remain stable with minor variations, reflecting consistent long-term asset holdings after an initial rise and subsequent normalization in certain periods.

Total assets show fluctuations with a peak at the beginning and end of the time span, with some decreases mid-period. This suggests variable asset acquisition and disposal activities, as well as possible changes in asset valuations or operational scale adjustments.

Liquidity
Marked by volatility in cash and equivalents but ending with a substantial increase, indicating improved liquidity position.
Receivables
Stable levels with minor fluctuations, implying steady credit management.
Inventories
Gradual increase, possibly indicating buildup for future sales or slower turnover.
Investments
Downward trend in later periods suggests divestment or reallocation.
Fixed Assets
Consistent levels of property, plant, and equipment imply stable capital investment.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Moderate amortization or impairment reflected by slight decreases or stability in these assets.
Total Assets
Fluctuations corresponding with changes in current and non-current assets, possibly influenced by corporate actions or market conditions.

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