NWS
NEWS CORP
Questionable- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Publishing
- Score
- 21/100
- Data as of
- 2025-08-06
How is this score computed?
The score has two parts. The verdict sets the base — Questionable starts at 1. Then up to 48 more is added for headroom: the further a company's ratios sit below their limits, the higher it climbs. Barely clearing the limits lands near 1; plenty of room to spare approaches 49.
NWS's ratios average 41.53% of headroom below their limits, so it scores 21 (1 base + 20 for headroom).
- ⚠ Interest income not separately disclosed in filings; assumed immaterial (cash+securities / market cap = 13.7% < 20%).
- ⚠ Gray-area industry (media_and_advertising): media/advertising — impermissible content and/or advertising revenue. Auto-downgraded to 'questionable' (review before trading; pass INCLUDE_QUESTIONABLE to trade these).
Price
Screening standard
How the verdict was computed
- Business activity
Business activity is compliant.
- Debt vs. market cap11.18% vs limit 33.00%
interest-bearing debt / market cap = 11.18% (< 33% limit).
- Interest income vs. revenue
Interest income not separately disclosed; assumed immaterial (cash+securities / market cap = 13.7% < 20% threshold).
- Cash & interest-bearing assets vs. market cap13.70% vs limit 33.00%
(cash + interest-bearing securities) / market cap = 13.70% (< 33% limit).
Every number, sourced
Figures read directly from SEC EDGAR XBRL facts. Don't trust us — verify.
| Figure | Value (as filed) | Filing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenueRevenue from contract with customer excluding assessed tax | $8.5B | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| Interest-bearing debtLong term debt | $2.0B | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| Cash & interest-bearing securitiesCash and cash equivalents at carrying value | $2.4B | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| Total assetsAssets | $15.5B | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| ReceivablesAccounts receivable net current | $1.6B | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| Shares outstandingWeighted average number of diluted shares outstanding | 569.9M shares | 10-K · 2025-08-06 | View filing ↗ |
| Priceyahoo:24mo-trailing-avg | $30.782 | — | market |
Values & Controversies
Separate from the shariah verdict above — always.
No flags. This company isn't on the BNC (Boycott National Committee) priority or divestment lists, or any grassroots BDS-supported campaign we track.