New York Times Company (NYT)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
NYT
New York Times Company
$66.88
+0.47%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $10.96B
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$6.36
+1.11%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $929.36M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 32% more annual revenue ($2.95B vs $2.23B). NYT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs -1.8%. TDAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
NYT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TDAY
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NYT.
Margin of Safety
+52.7%
Fair Value
$12.83
Current Price
$6.36
$6.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.2%
ROE of -26.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TDAY
The strongest argument for TDAY centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 7.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NYT profiles as a value stock while TDAY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (184M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 37/100) and 11.3% revenue growth. TDAY offers better value entry with a 52.7% margin of safety. 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.
Visit Website →USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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