Stock Analysis on Net

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

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since February 6, 2019.

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

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Calculation

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price exhibited notable fluctuations over the period in question. Initially, there was a gradual increase from 16.16 US$ in 2005 to 20.4 US$ in 2007, followed by a decline reaching a low of 11.26 US$ in 2009. Thereafter, the price recovered steadily, peaking at 35.76 US$ in 2014 before experiencing a downward adjustment to 26.16 US$ in 2016. The share price resumed an upward trend subsequently, ending at 45.32 US$ in 2018, which represents the highest value in the observed timeframe.
Earnings per Share (EPS)
The EPS showed considerable variability. Starting at 0.65 US$ in 2005, it increased to 2.06 US$ by 2008 but then sharply dropped into negative territory at -1.29 US$ in 2009. Following this decline, EPS recovered and stabilized around positive values, with periodic fluctuations, reaching a peak of 4.11 US$ in 2015. Although there was a decline after that peak, EPS remained positive, ending at 2.41 US$ in 2018.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio showed significant volatility and sensitivity to changes in EPS and share price. Early values ranged between approximately 16 and 25, with a notable trough at 6.62 in 2008. The absence of data in 2009 coincides with the negative EPS that year, making the ratio undefined. In subsequent years, the P/E ratio experienced sharp increases, reaching an exceptionally high value of 46.78 in 2012. This elevated ratio reflects a combination of increasing share price and relatively low EPS at that time. Following this peak, the P/E ratio fluctuated downward but remained generally above 10, closing at 18.81 in 2018, indicative of moderate market valuation relative to earnings.
Overall Insights
The financial indicators suggest a period of instability around the global financial crisis years (2008-2009), evidenced by sharp declines in both share price and EPS, with a negative EPS in 2009. Recovery followed from 2010 onward, with earnings and share price improving significantly by the mid-2010s. The P/E ratio's volatility reflects the interplay between earnings performance and market valuation. Despite fluctuations, the general trend points toward recovery and growth, culminating in elevated share prices and positive earnings by 2018.

Comparison to Competitors

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).


Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).