NEW YORK TIMES CO-A (NYT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NYT - US6501111073 - Common Stock
65.12 USD
+1.08 (+1.69%)
NYT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NYT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NYT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes NYT very considerable for quality investing!
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.
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
NYT's Return On Assets of 11.70% is amongst the best of the industry. NYT outperforms 93.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NYT (17.06%) is better than 86.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NYT (14.98%) is better than 94.90% of its industry peers.
NYT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.43%. This is above the industry average of 7.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.98%) for NYT is above the 3 year average (11.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
NYT has a better Profit Margin (12.29%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
NYT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NYT has a Operating Margin of 16.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NYT outperforms 81.63% of its industry peers.
NYT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NYT (50.51%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
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 9.66. This indicates that NYT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NYT has a better Altman-Z score (9.66) than 93.88% 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 | 9.66 |
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.
The Current ratio of NYT (1.52) is better than 64.29% 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.
The Quick ratio of NYT (1.52) is better than 65.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NYT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.61%, which is quite impressive.
NYT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.92% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NYT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.43% 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)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 12.82% 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 6.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5Y12.82%
Revenue Next Year7.96%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NYT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NYT is valued a bit cheaper than 66.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, NYT is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.45, the valuation of NYT can be described as expensive.
NYT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
NYT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NYT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
NYT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NYT's 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)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NYT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%.
NYT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.50.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NYT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
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 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 (12/5/2025, 11:02:05 AM)
65.12
+1.08 (+1.69%)
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-0.59%
Market Cap10.57B
Revenue(TTM)2.75B
Net Income(TTM)337.87M
Analysts75
Price Target65.3 (0.28%)
Short Float %6.39%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
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)12.61%
Min EPS beat(2)9.5%
Max EPS beat(2)15.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.47%
Min EPS beat(4)6.49%
Max EPS beat(4)18.14%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.77%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)24.37%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)25.38%
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)3.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 | ||
| P/S | 3.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.48 | ||
| P/B | 5.34 | ||
| P/tB | 7.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.81 |
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY5.41%
SpS16.93
BVpS12.2
TBVpS8.22
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number25.56
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 5Y12.82%
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 5Y6.82%
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 27.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.34.
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%.