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Formula One (FWONA) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Formula One (FWONA): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Media & Entertainment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Formula One (FWONA)
Profile ItemFWONA
NameLiberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
GICS Sub-IndustryMovies & Entertainment
Market Capitalization25.72 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJanuary 10, 2013
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

FWONA
GSPC
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Formula One (FWONA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Formula One (FWONA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Formula One (FWONA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)8.89%8.37%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)19.85%9.50%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)14.98%-6.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

FWONA
GSPC
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Formula One (FWONA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Formula One (FWONA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)26.51%43.78%
Beta (5Y)0.660.92
Max Drawdown (5Y)-25.71%-69.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. FWONA is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.170.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.290.15

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) posts ROE of 4.11%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

4.11%

Group distribution
Max
49.92%
Q3
17.95%
Median
7.20%
FWONA
4.11%
Q1
-4.53%
Min
-26.31%
Largest peers
NFLX
53.46%
GOOGL
44.29%
GOOG
44.29%
SPOT
35.81%
META
32.26%
DIS
8.01%
FWONA
4.11%
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on ROE within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) keeps 12.40% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

12.40%

Group distribution
Max
32.91%
FWONA
12.40%
Q3
11.75%
Median
5.04%
Q1
-4.17%
Min
-25.14%
Largest peers
GOOGL
50.03%
GOOG
50.03%
META
31.15%
NFLX
29.69%
SPOT
15.73%
FWONA
12.40%
DIS
8.70%
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on net margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) turns 19.33% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

19.33%

Group distribution
Max
40.16%
FWONA
19.33%
Q3
18.72%
Median
8.63%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-22.08%
Largest peers
META
35.41%
NFLX
34.63%
GOOGL
31.81%
GOOG
31.81%
FWONA
19.33%
DIS
19.30%
SPOT
13.52%
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on operating margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)4.11%7.20%
ROA (TTM)2.24%3.36%
Net Margin (TTM)12.40%5.04%
Operating Margin (TTM)19.33%8.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)36.32%50.97%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Formula One (FWONA) grew revenue 22.69%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Formula One (FWONA): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Formula One (FWONA) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Formula One (FWONA): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)22.69%4.57%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)20.32%5.19%
EPS Growth (YoY)--1.00%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)0.02%25.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Formula One (FWONA) has current ratio of 1.32, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.32

Group distribution
Max
4.69
Q3
2.53
Median
1.52
FWONA
1.32
Q1
0.95
Min
0.28
Largest peers
GOOGL
2.79
GOOG
2.79
SPOT
2.13
META
1.90
FWONA
1.32
NFLX
1.08
DIS
0.71
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on current ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Formula One (FWONA) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.65

Group distribution
Max
3.65
Q3
1.69
FWONA
0.65
Median
0.46
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Largest peers
FWONA
0.65
NFLX
0.60
META
0.42
DIS
0.39
GOOGL
0.22
GOOG
0.22
SPOT
0.05
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.321.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.650.46
Net Debt / EBITDA3.051.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
1.33%
Q3
0.65%
FWONA
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
DIS
1.28%
META
0.35%
GOOG
0.31%
GOOGL
0.30%
FWONA
0.00%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on dividend yield within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
71.43%
Q3
28.98%
FWONA
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
DIS
30.93%
META
7.16%
GOOGL
4.49%
GOOG
4.49%
FWONA
0.00%
NFLX
0.00%
SPOT
0.00%
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on payout ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) trades at P/E ratio of 99.03, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

99.03

Group distribution
FWONA
99.03
Max
51.21
Q3
28.90
Median
17.98
Q1
11.53
Min
1.64
Largest peers
FWONA
99.03
SPOT
36.75
DIS
24.07
META
20.82
NFLX
18.33
GOOGL
14.87
GOOG
14.83
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on P/E ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Formula One (FWONA) trades at 5.72 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

5.72

Group distribution
Max
7.43
FWONA
5.72
Q3
3.82
Median
1.40
Q1
0.70
Min
0.00
Largest peers
GOOGL
7.43
GOOG
7.41
SPOT
6.59
META
6.46
FWONA
5.72
NFLX
5.24
DIS
2.04
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on P/S ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Formula One (FWONA) trades at 3.21 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

FWONA

Media & Entertainment industry group

3.21

Group distribution
Max
11.45
Q3
5.30
FWONA
3.21
Median
1.84
Q1
0.77
Min
-2.61
Largest peers
SPOT
12.62
NFLX
8.89
META
5.73
GOOGL
5.31
GOOG
5.29
FWONA
3.21
DIS
1.84
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Where Formula One (FWONA) stands on P/B ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Formula One (FWONA) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: FWONAIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)99.0317.98
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.721.40
P/B Ratio (MRQ)3.211.84
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.41%7.41%