NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:NYT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6501111073 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, NYT scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NYT was compared to 98 industry peers in the Media industry. NYT scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NYT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NYT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NYT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NYT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NYT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.08%, NYT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NYT has a better Return On Equity (16.07%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NYT (13.68%) is better than 93.88% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NYT is above the industry average of 7.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.43%) for NYT is below the current ROIC(13.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.08% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROIC | 13.68% |
ROA(3y)8.59%
ROA(5y)7.74%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)12.23%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)10.49%
1.3 Margins
NYT's Profit Margin of 11.53% is amongst the best of the industry. NYT outperforms 83.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NYT has grown nicely.
NYT has a better Operating Margin (14.78%) than 76.53% of its industry peers.
NYT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NYT has a Gross Margin of 49.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: NYT outperforms 60.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NYT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.53% | ||
| GM | 49.49% |
OM growth 3Y3.09%
OM growth 5Y7.54%
PM growth 3Y2.34%
PM growth 5Y8.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y-4.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NYT is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NYT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NYT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for NYT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
NYT has an Altman-Z score of 8.92. This indicates that NYT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NYT has a better Altman-Z score (8.92) than 89.80% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for NYT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that NYT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NYT's Current ratio of 1.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NYT outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
NYT has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that NYT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, NYT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.16% of the companies in the same industry.
NYT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.89% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NYT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.92% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NYT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NYT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.89%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y16.92%
EPS Q2Q%32.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
NYT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year6.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NYT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NYT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, NYT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NYT.
NYT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NYT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NYT is on the same level as its industry peers.
NYT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NYT is cheaper than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NYT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NYT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NYT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, NYT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NYT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.48%!
NYT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NYT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.48%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
28.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NYT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NYT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.49%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
NYSE:NYT (8/5/2025, 10:15:08 AM)
53.595
-0.16 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.15%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap8.74B
Analysts75
Price Target57.11 (6.56%)
Short Float %5.9%
Short Ratio6.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.48%
DP28.49%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.32%
Min EPS beat(2)6.49%
Max EPS beat(2)18.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.79%
Min EPS beat(4)6.49%
Max EPS beat(4)18.14%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)27.77%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)29.35%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)26.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.34%
PT rev (1m)-1.95%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 | ||
| P/S | 3.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.14 | ||
| P/B | 4.64 | ||
| P/tB | 7.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)2.39
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY5.22%
SpS16.12
BVpS11.56
TBVpS7.48
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.08% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROCE | 17.82% | ||
| ROIC | 13.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.06% | ||
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.53% | ||
| GM | 49.49% | ||
| FCFM | 16.16% |
ROA(3y)8.59%
ROA(5y)7.74%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)12.23%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)10.49%
ROICexc(3y)14.65%
ROICexc(5y)14.2%
ROICexgc(3y)25.48%
ROICexgc(5y)21.57%
ROCE(3y)14.89%
ROCE(5y)13.67%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.52%
OM growth 3Y3.09%
OM growth 5Y7.54%
PM growth 3Y2.34%
PM growth 5Y8.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y-4.15%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 140.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.92 |
F-Score8
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)35.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.45%
Profit Quality(3y)113.54%
Profit Quality(5y)142.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.89%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y16.92%
EPS Q2Q%32.26%
EPS Next Y10.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.05%
Revenue Next Year6.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
EBIT growth 1Y8.17%
EBIT growth 3Y10.95%
EBIT growth 5Y15.46%
EBIT Next Year30.83%
EBIT Next 3Y16.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y133.63%
FCF growth 3Y17.6%
FCF growth 5Y21.42%
OCF growth 1Y111.28%
OCF growth 3Y15.12%
OCF growth 5Y16.67%