NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NYT - US6501111073 - Common Stock
63.75 USD
-0.25 (-0.39%)
NYT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. NYT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NYT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make NYT suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NYT was profitable.
NYT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NYT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NYT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.70%, NYT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NYT (17.06%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
NYT has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.98%) than 94.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NYT is above the industry average of 8.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.43%) for NYT is below the current ROIC(14.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.7% | ||
| ROE | 17.06% | ||
| ROIC | 14.98% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.29%, NYT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NYT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.12%, NYT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.29% of the companies in the same industry.
NYT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.51%, NYT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NYT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.29% | ||
| GM | 50.51% |
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
NYT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NYT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NYT has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 9.65 indicates that NYT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NYT (9.65) is better than 93.75% 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 | 9.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
NYT has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that NYT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NYT has a Current ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: NYT outperforms 63.54% of its industry peers.
NYT has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that NYT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NYT has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: NYT outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.61% over the past year.
NYT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.92% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)24.61%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y16.92%
EPS Q2Q%31.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NYT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5Y13.13%
Revenue Next Year7.96%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.79, the valuation of NYT can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NYT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NYT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.92, NYT is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NYT.
NYT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NYT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
NYT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NYT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NYT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%, NYT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, NYT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.12, NYT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NYT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.48%!
NYT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NYT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.48%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
NYT pays out 30.32% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NYT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.32%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
NYSE:NYT (11/19/2025, 2:57:42 PM)
63.75
-0.25 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.63%
Inst Owner Change0.81%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change-9.82%
Market Cap10.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.75B
Net Income(TTM)337.87M
Analysts75
Price Target58.84 (-7.7%)
Short Float %5.91%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.48%
DP30.32%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.75%
Min EPS beat(2)9.76%
Max EPS beat(2)15.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.53%
Min EPS beat(4)6.49%
Max EPS beat(4)18.14%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.8%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)24.39%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)25.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.29%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)0.44%
PT rev (3m)3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.92 | ||
| P/S | 3.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.15 | ||
| P/B | 5.24 | ||
| P/tB | 7.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY5.17%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.51%
SpS16.89
BVpS12.16
TBVpS8.2
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.58
Graham Number25.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.7% | ||
| ROE | 17.06% | ||
| ROCE | 19.51% | ||
| ROIC | 14.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.73% | ||
| OM | 16.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.29% | ||
| GM | 50.51% | ||
| FCFM | 19.52% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17%
ROICexgc 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.65 |
F-Score9
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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)24.61%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y16.92%
EPS Q2Q%31.11%
EPS Next Y18.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5Y13.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.47%
Revenue Next Year7.96%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%
EBIT growth 1Y24.8%
EBIT growth 3Y10.95%
EBIT growth 5Y15.46%
EBIT Next Year37.56%
EBIT Next 3Y18.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y103.17%
FCF growth 3Y17.6%
FCF growth 5Y21.42%
OCF growth 1Y97.41%
OCF growth 3Y15.12%
OCF growth 5Y16.67%
NEW YORK TIMES CO-A / NYT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NYT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to NYT.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEW YORK TIMES CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NYT stock?
NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) is 26.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.24.
How sustainable is the dividend of NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) stock?
The dividend rating of NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.32%.