New York Times Company (NYT)vsPearson PLC ADR (PSO)
NYT
New York Times Company
$85.17
+1.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $13.79B
PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
$12.81
+0.55%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $7.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pearson PLC ADR generates 28% more annual revenue ($3.58B vs $2.80B). NYT leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 9.4%. PSO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.60. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
NYT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
PSO
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-114.5%
Fair Value
$33.27
Current Price
$85.17
$51.90 premium
Margin of Safety
-163.0%
Fair Value
$4.62
Current Price
$12.81
$8.19 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 35.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PSO
The strongest argument for PSO centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PSO
The primary concerns for PSO are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NYT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
PSO generates stronger free cash flow (461M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 39/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
New York Times Company
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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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Pearson plc provides educational materials and learning technologies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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