NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NYT - US6501111073 - Common Stock
64.63 USD
+0.78 (+1.22%)
Taking everything into account, NYT scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NYT was compared to 96 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes NYT very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NYT had positive earnings in the past year.
NYT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
NYT has a better Return On Assets (11.70%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
NYT has a Return On Equity of 17.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NYT outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
NYT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.98% is amongst the best of the industry. NYT outperforms 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 8.15%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.29%, NYT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NYT has grown nicely.
NYT has a Operating Margin of 16.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NYT outperforms 82.29% of its industry peers.
NYT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NYT has a Gross Margin (50.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NYT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for NYT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 9.66 indicates that NYT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NYT's Altman-Z score of 9.66 is amongst the best of the industry. NYT outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
NYT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC8.7%
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 better Current ratio (1.52) than 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.
NYT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.37% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NYT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NYT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, NYT is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 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 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NYT.
NYT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NYT has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NYT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%.
NYT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.66.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.13, NYT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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
30.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NYT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NYT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.32%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
NYSE:NYT (11/25/2025, 2:10:08 PM)
64.63
+0.78 (+1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.63%
Inst Owner Change0.93%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap10.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.75B
Net Income(TTM)337.87M
Analysts75
Price Target65.3 (1.04%)
Short Float %5.91%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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)11.46%
PT rev (3m)7.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.26 | ||
| P/S | 3.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.4 | ||
| P/B | 5.31 | ||
| P/tB | 7.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.81 |
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY5.44%
SpS16.89
BVpS12.16
TBVpS8.2
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.61
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 | 9.66 |
F-Score9
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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 27.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.31.
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%.