Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Quarterly Data
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., historical price multiples (quarterly data)
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).
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The Price to Earnings ratio exhibits significant variability over the observed periods. Starting from a lack of data in early quarters, it becomes available from September 2013, initially around 10.23, with a notable increase reaching a peak near 24.85 in December 2015. Subsequent measurements fluctuate between roughly 16 and 19 before declining sharply to 6.61 by the end of 2018. This pattern suggests periods of increased market valuation relative to earnings followed by a material contraction.
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
- This ratio also shows dynamic changes across the timeline. It begins at 13.63 in late 2013, with a moderate decline observed through 2015 to a low of 7.85 in March 2016. Thereafter, the ratio oscillates in a range roughly between 8 and 9 until the end of 2017, after which it rises steadily to approximately 14.09 by December 2018. This upward trend toward the end may indicate growing investor confidence or an improvement in operating profitability relative to market price.
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The Price to Sales ratio remains relatively stable with modest fluctuations. From roughly 2.62 in late 2013, the ratio declines gradually to a low of 1.75 around March 2016, indicating decreasing market valuation relative to sales. Afterward, the ratio experiences a recovery, trending upward from 1.78 to nearly 3.0 by late 2018, reflecting an increased market valuation compared to sales figures.
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
- Beginning at approximately 2.18 in September 2012, the Price to Book Value ratio trends upward, peaking sharply at around 4.5 in mid-2013 and maintaining elevated levels through late 2014. Following this peak, it experiences a gradual decline, fluctuating between roughly 3.2 and 3.9 from 2015 to mid-2017. Toward the final periods, an upward shift is observed again, rising above 4.2 before falling to 2.87 in December 2018. This trend suggests significant valuation changes relative to book value, with a strong market premium in earlier years that moderates by the end of the period.
Price to Earnings (P/E)
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., historical P/E calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||
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| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,856,929,453 | 1,855,493,491 | 1,852,574,153 | 1,852,553,494 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,851,057,916 | 1,850,855,467 | 1,850,834,737 | 1,855,331,683 | 1,862,528,151 | 1,894,246,923 | 1,917,967,923 | 1,969,272,895 | 2,019,460,912 | 2,057,460,556 | 2,126,135,509 | 2,156,123,049 | 2,190,056,341 | 2,226,358,665 | 2,256,757,126 | 2,281,806,390 | 2,309,530,372 | 2,314,543,012 | 2,325,257,996 | 2,344,532,347 | ||||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholders (in millions) | 10,815) | 1,285) | 920) | 858) | 1,831) | 855) | 476) | 799) | 856) | 821) | 567) | 841) | 672) | 675) | 87) | 975) | 6,207) | 1,037) | 999) | 1,053) | 1,207) | 1,255) | (371) | 2,854) | 2,381) | 2,233) | ||||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | 7.47 | 2.64 | 2.41 | 2.17 | 2.14 | 1.61 | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.48 | 1.20 | 1.26 | 4.03 | 4.11 | 4.48 | 4.37 | 1.99 | 2.06 | 1.41 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 3.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 49.43 | 47.55 | 45.32 | 37.92 | 34.56 | 28.70 | 28.21 | 27.90 | 30.12 | 25.83 | 26.16 | 29.84 | 24.14 | 29.65 | 30.12 | 32.78 | 32.80 | 34.61 | 35.76 | 34.22 | 32.24 | 33.92 | 31.44 | 33.27 | 27.56 | 24.42 | ||||||||
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| P/E ratio4 | 6.61 | 18.03 | 18.81 | 17.47 | 16.16 | 17.81 | 17.69 | 16.97 | 18.07 | 16.52 | 17.69 | 24.85 | 19.22 | 7.35 | 7.32 | 7.32 | 7.50 | 17.37 | 17.35 | 24.23 | 14.71 | 12.65 | 10.23 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Charter Communications Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q2 2019 Calculation
EPS
= (Net income attributable to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholdersQ2 2019
+ Net income attributable to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholdersQ1 2019
+ Net income attributable to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholdersQ4 2018
+ Net income attributable to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholdersQ3 2018)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (10,815,000,000 + 1,285,000,000 + 920,000,000 + 858,000,000)
÷ 1,856,929,453 = 7.47
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q2 2019 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 49.43 ÷ 7.47 = 6.61
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data over multiple quarters reveals distinct trends in share price, earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, indicating fluctuating market performance and valuation changes.
- Share Price (US$)
- The share price experienced an overall upward trend from September 2012 through late 2018. Initially priced at $24.42, it increased steadily with some short-term fluctuations, reaching a peak of $49.43 by December 31, 2018. Notably, after a period of relative stability around the low 30s in 2014 and 2015, the price dipped to a low point of $24.14 at the end of 2015 before resuming the upward trajectory. The second half of 2017 and throughout 2018 showed significant acceleration in share price growth.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) (US$)
- EPS data, available from March 2013 onward, shows variability over the observed periods. Initial EPS figures were relatively robust, with values such as 3.07 and 2.68 in the early quarters. A declining trend occurred mid-2013 to mid-2014, with some quarters showing values near or below 2.0. From late 2014 through mid-2016, EPS fluctuated around lower levels, some near 1.2 to 1.5, followed by a gradual improvement in EPS starting late 2016. The quarter ending December 31, 2018, exhibited a substantial spike in EPS to 7.47, indicating a strong earnings performance in the most recent quarter.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio data aligns with the patterns seen in EPS and share price but exhibits more volatility, reflecting shifting investor sentiment and valuation relative to earnings. Early full data points indicate moderate ratios around 10.23 to 14.71, with a significant spike to 24.23 in mid-2013 and a general decline afterwards, reaching lows near 7.3 during 2014 and early 2015. However, from late 2015 through early 2016, the P/E ratio again increased sharply, peaking near 24.85, reflecting potentially lower earnings or higher investor expectations. Subsequent quarters show a modest decline and stabilization between approximately 16 and 19, until the end of 2018 where it declined considerably to 6.61, corresponding with the notable EPS increase in that period.
Overall, the data indicates a dynamic financial performance marked by periods of earnings volatility and market valuation changes. The substantial EPS growth at the end of the period likely contributed to the strong share price performance and the adjustment to a lower P/E ratio, suggesting improved earnings quality and possibly a reevaluation of the company’s market value by investors.
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., historical P/OP calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||
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| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,856,929,453 | 1,855,493,491 | 1,852,574,153 | 1,852,553,494 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,851,057,916 | 1,850,855,467 | 1,850,834,737 | 1,855,331,683 | 1,862,528,151 | 1,894,246,923 | 1,917,967,923 | 1,969,272,895 | 2,019,460,912 | 2,057,460,556 | 2,126,135,509 | 2,156,123,049 | 2,190,056,341 | 2,226,358,665 | 2,256,757,126 | 2,281,806,390 | 2,309,530,372 | 2,314,543,012 | 2,325,257,996 | 2,344,532,347 | ||||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (in millions) | 1,396) | 1,689) | 1,728) | 1,701) | 1,268) | 1,610) | 1,186) | 1,746) | 1,804) | 1,504) | 982) | 1,715) | 1,585) | 1,387) | 1,390) | 1,536) | 1,500) | 1,480) | 1,440) | 1,499) | 1,266) | 1,283) | 1,225) | 1,333) | 1,410) | 1,359) | ||||||||
| Operating profit per share2 | 3.51 | 3.44 | 3.40 | 3.11 | 3.14 | 3.43 | 3.37 | 3.26 | 3.24 | 3.12 | 3.04 | 3.21 | 3.08 | 2.95 | 2.92 | 2.89 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.37 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 2.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 49.43 | 47.55 | 45.32 | 37.92 | 34.56 | 28.70 | 28.21 | 27.90 | 30.12 | 25.83 | 26.16 | 29.84 | 24.14 | 29.65 | 30.12 | 32.78 | 32.80 | 34.61 | 35.76 | 34.22 | 32.24 | 33.92 | 31.44 | 33.27 | 27.56 | 24.42 | ||||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | 14.09 | 13.82 | 13.31 | 12.19 | 11.02 | 8.38 | 8.37 | 8.56 | 9.28 | 8.28 | 8.59 | 9.30 | 7.85 | 10.04 | 10.30 | 11.32 | 11.78 | 13.13 | 14.27 | 14.45 | 14.25 | 14.74 | 13.63 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Charter Communications Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q2 2019 Calculation
Operating profit per share
= (Operating incomeQ2 2019
+ Operating incomeQ1 2019
+ Operating incomeQ4 2018
+ Operating incomeQ3 2018)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (1,396,000,000 + 1,689,000,000 + 1,728,000,000 + 1,701,000,000)
÷ 1,856,929,453 = 3.51
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q2 2019 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 49.43 ÷ 3.51 = 14.09
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price exhibited an overall upward movement from September 2012 to December 2018. Starting at $24.42 in September 2012, it reached $49.43 by the end of 2018. Notable fluctuations occurred within this timeframe, such as a peak around March 2014 at approximately $34.22 and a dip around December 2015 to $24.14. After this decline, the share price gradually increased again, with a sharp rise observed from December 2017 onward, culminating in the highest value at the end of 2018.
- Operating Profit per Share (OPPS) Evolution
- Operating profit per share data begins from March 2013, starting at $2.31. This metric shows a consistent upward trend throughout the period analyzed. The OPPS rose steadily from $2.31 in early 2013 to $3.51 by December 2018. Small fluctuations are apparent, but the general pattern reflects gradual improvement in operating profitability on a per-share basis.
- Price to Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
- The price to operating profit ratio showed variability over the period. Initially, in March 2013, it was around 13.63 and experienced fluctuations, including a decrease from the high teens to a low of approximately 7.85 in March 2016. Post-2016, the ratio incrementally increased again reaching around 14.09 at the end of 2018. This pattern indicates periods where the share price was relatively undervalued compared to operating profit followed by phases of higher valuation multiples.
- Interrelation of Metrics
- The share price and operating profit per share moved generally in tandem, reflecting the company’s improving operational performance over time. However, fluctuations in the P/OP ratio suggest that market sentiment and valuation multiples were influenced by other factors beyond just operating profitability, such as market conditions or investor expectations at various periods.
- Overall Insights
- The consistent increase in operating profit per share indicates strengthening operational efficiency or profitability per share. The rise in share price over the period aligns with this trend, albeit with intermittent corrections likely influenced by external factors. The oscillations in the P/OP ratio highlight changes in market valuation relative to earnings. The upward trend in share price combined with steady OPPS growth suggests positive market perception and robust financial performance towards the end of the analyzed timeframe.
Price to Sales (P/S)
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., historical P/S calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||
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| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,856,929,453 | 1,855,493,491 | 1,852,574,153 | 1,852,553,494 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,851,057,916 | 1,850,855,467 | 1,850,834,737 | 1,855,331,683 | 1,862,528,151 | 1,894,246,923 | 1,917,967,923 | 1,969,272,895 | 2,019,460,912 | 2,057,460,556 | 2,126,135,509 | 2,156,123,049 | 2,190,056,341 | 2,226,358,665 | 2,256,757,126 | 2,281,806,390 | 2,309,530,372 | 2,314,543,012 | 2,325,257,996 | 2,344,532,347 | ||||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues (in millions) | 8,499) | 7,177) | 7,941) | 7,420) | 8,037) | 7,002) | 6,748) | 7,564) | 7,682) | 6,506) | 6,646) | 7,228) | 7,375) | 6,077) | 6,205) | 6,840) | 8,055) | 7,887) | 8,424) | 8,219) | 8,163) | 7,061) | 7,212) | 7,353) | 7,107) | 6,003) | ||||||||
| Sales per share2 | 16.71 | 16.48 | 16.41 | 15.77 | 15.84 | 15.65 | 15.40 | 15.34 | 15.16 | 14.96 | 14.67 | 14.19 | 13.82 | 13.80 | 14.35 | 15.17 | 15.33 | 15.16 | 14.55 | 13.77 | 13.20 | 12.59 | 11.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 49.43 | 47.55 | 45.32 | 37.92 | 34.56 | 28.70 | 28.21 | 27.90 | 30.12 | 25.83 | 26.16 | 29.84 | 24.14 | 29.65 | 30.12 | 32.78 | 32.80 | 34.61 | 35.76 | 34.22 | 32.24 | 33.92 | 31.44 | 33.27 | 27.56 | 24.42 | ||||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/S ratio4 | 2.96 | 2.89 | 2.76 | 2.41 | 2.18 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.82 | 1.99 | 1.73 | 1.78 | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.15 | 2.10 | 2.16 | 2.14 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.44 | 2.69 | 2.62 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Charter Communications Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q2 2019 Calculation
Sales per share
= (RevenuesQ2 2019
+ RevenuesQ1 2019
+ RevenuesQ4 2018
+ RevenuesQ3 2018)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (8,499,000,000 + 7,177,000,000 + 7,941,000,000 + 7,420,000,000)
÷ 1,856,929,453 = 16.71
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q2 2019 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 49.43 ÷ 16.71 = 2.96
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The share price exhibited noticeable fluctuations over the examined periods. From late 2012 through mid-2014, the share price generally increased, peaking around June 2014. Following this peak, a downward trend occurred until the end of 2015, with the share price reaching a low point in December 2015. Subsequently, the price experienced volatility but showed a gradual recovery, particularly accelerating from late 2017 through the end of 2018, culminating in its highest values within the dataset.
Sales per share data, available from March 2013 onward, reveals a consistent upward trajectory. Starting at 11.98 US dollars, it steadily increased each quarter, reaching 16.71 US dollars by December 2018. This consistent growth indicates improving revenue generation capacity on a per-share basis over the evaluated timeframe.
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio demonstrates marked variability throughout the periods reviewed. Initially, it hovered around the mid-2.5 range but began a declining trend in later 2014, dipping to its lowest point approximately in late 2015. After this decline, the P/S ratio exhibited some recovery, with more pronounced growth after late 2017, increasing from roughly 1.8 to nearly 3.0 by the end of 2018. This pattern suggests changes in market valuation relative to sales, potentially influenced by both the changes in share price and sales per share.
- Share Price Trends
- Increasing trend until mid-2014 followed by decline until late 2015, then fluctuating with a strong recovery from late 2017 to end of 2018.
- Sales per Share
- Consistent steady increase from March 2013, growing from 11.98 to 16.71 US dollars by December 2018.
- Price-to-Sales Ratio
- Fluctuated around mid-2.5 early on, declined to lows near 1.7-1.8 in late 2015, and recovered strongly towards 3.0 by late 2018.
Overall, the data indicate a company experiencing growth in sales per share, with share price volatility potentially reflecting broader market or company-specific factors. The recovery of the P/S ratio in recent periods suggests improving investor confidence or revised valuation metrics aligned with sales performance.
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., historical P/BV calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||
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| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,856,929,453 | 1,855,493,491 | 1,852,574,153 | 1,852,553,494 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,852,529,790 | 1,851,057,916 | 1,850,855,467 | 1,850,834,737 | 1,855,331,683 | 1,862,528,151 | 1,894,246,923 | 1,917,967,923 | 1,969,272,895 | 2,019,460,912 | 2,057,460,556 | 2,126,135,509 | 2,156,123,049 | 2,190,056,341 | 2,226,358,665 | 2,256,757,126 | 2,281,806,390 | 2,309,530,372 | 2,314,543,012 | 2,325,257,996 | 2,344,532,347 | ||||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholders’ equity (in millions) | 32,005) | 20,698) | 19,564) | 18,971) | 18,389) | 16,304) | 15,722) | 15,017) | 14,340) | 13,807) | 13,661) | 14,471) | 14,504) | 15,281) | 17,220) | 17,989) | 19,813) | 16,265) | 17,418) | 17,463) | 17,649) | 17,224) | 16,998) | 30,064) | 28,152) | 26,264) | ||||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | 17.24 | 11.15 | 10.56 | 10.24 | 9.93 | 8.80 | 8.49 | 8.11 | 7.75 | 7.44 | 7.33 | 7.64 | 7.56 | 7.76 | 8.53 | 8.74 | 9.32 | 7.54 | 7.95 | 7.84 | 7.82 | 7.55 | 7.36 | 12.99 | 12.11 | 11.20 | ||||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 49.43 | 47.55 | 45.32 | 37.92 | 34.56 | 28.70 | 28.21 | 27.90 | 30.12 | 25.83 | 26.16 | 29.84 | 24.14 | 29.65 | 30.12 | 32.78 | 32.80 | 34.61 | 35.76 | 34.22 | 32.24 | 33.92 | 31.44 | 33.27 | 27.56 | 24.42 | ||||||||
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| P/BV ratio4 | 2.87 | 4.26 | 4.29 | 3.70 | 3.48 | 3.26 | 3.32 | 3.44 | 3.89 | 3.47 | 3.57 | 3.91 | 3.19 | 3.82 | 3.53 | 3.75 | 3.52 | 4.59 | 4.50 | 4.36 | 4.12 | 4.49 | 4.27 | 2.56 | 2.28 | 2.18 | ||||||||
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| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Charter Communications Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 2.70 | 3.34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q2 2019 Calculation
BVPS = Total Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. stockholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 32,005,000,000 ÷ 1,856,929,453 = 17.24
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q2 2019 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 49.43 ÷ 17.24 = 2.87
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the financial metrics over the given period reveals several notable trends regarding market valuation and intrinsic value measures.
- Share Price (US$)
- The share price experienced a general upward trajectory from September 2012 through December 2018. Starting at $24.42, the price steadily increased with some fluctuations, reaching a peak of $49.43 by the end of 2018. There is evident volatility, with notable declines around late 2015 and mid-2016, but the overall trend is clearly positive, signifying increasing investor confidence or performance expectations over time.
- Book Value per Share (BVPS, US$)
- The BVPS shows a more variable pattern compared to the share price. Initially stable at around $11.20 in 2012, it fell sharply to approximately $7.36 by mid-2013. This lower range persisted roughly until late 2015. Subsequently, the book value demonstrated a gradual recovery, increasing steadily from around $7.56 at the end of 2015 to a significant rise up to $17.24 by the end of 2018. The sharp increase in 2018 suggests an improvement in underlying net asset value or accounting adjustments affecting book value.
- Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
- The P/BV ratio starts near 2.18 in September 2012 and spikes notably to over 4 by mid-2013, indicating the market price was valuing the shares well above their book value during that period. Following this, the ratio gradually declines but remains mostly above 3.0 until late 2017. During 2018, the ratio first increases, peaking around 4.29, then sharply decreases to 2.87 by the end of the period. This marked drop in the P/BV ratio is attributable to the significant rise in book value per share exceeding the relative growth in share price, thereby reducing the market premium indicated by this ratio.
In summary, the share price consistently rose with some interim fluctuations, reflecting positive sentiment or performance over the long term. Conversely, the book value experienced a notable dip partway through the timeline but recovered strongly towards the end. The P/BV ratio's initial increase followed by fluctuations and eventual decline suggests periods of market optimism followed by a relative correction driven by improvements in the company's book value. Overall, these trends indicate an evolving valuation landscape where market price appreciation was initially disconnected from book value but gradually moved towards a more balanced relationship by the end of the period analyzed.