Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsNew York Times Company (NYT)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.39
-2.11%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.83M
NYT
New York Times Company
$76.88
+2.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 12443% more annual revenue ($2.87B vs $22.91M). NYT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. EDUC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
EDUC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
NYT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$2.94
Current Price
$1.39
$1.55 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NYT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 218779.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 37.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDUC profiles as a declining stock while NYT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EDUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (82M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100) and 12.1% revenue growth. EDUC offers better value entry with a 52.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Educational Development Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Educational Development Corporation, a publishing company, is a commercial co-publisher of educational children's books in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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