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New York Times Company (NYT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

New York Times Company stock (NYT) is currently trading at $85.17. New York Times Company PE ratio is 40.75. New York Times Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.93. Analyst consensus price target for NYT is $72.88. WallStSmart rates NYT as Underperform.

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NYT

New York Times Company

NYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$85.17
$1.01 (1.20%)
52W$44.43
$85.61
Target$72.88-14.4%

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NYT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · New York Times Company (NYT)

Margin of Safety
-114.5%
Significantly Overvalued
NYT Fair Value
$33.27
Graham Formula
Current Price
$85.17
$51.90 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $33.27
Overvalued
Price $85.17
Graham IV $33.27
Analyst $72.88

NYT trades 115% above its Graham fair value of $33.27, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

New York Times Company (NYT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

New York Times Company (NYT) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.5/10
Institutional Own.Quality
101.70%10/10

101.70% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$13.79B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
20.80%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue

Return on EquityProfitability
17.30%7/10

Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity

New York Times Company (NYT) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
3.792/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/BookValuation
6.682/10

Very expensive at 6.7x book value

Price/SalesValuation
4.934/10

Premium valuation at 4.9x annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
5.70%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 5.70%

Revenue GrowthGrowth
10.50%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 10.50% per year

Profit MarginProfitability
12.30%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
40.75
Overvalued
Forward P/E
31.15
Premium
Trailing P/E
40.75
Overvalued
NYT Target Price
$72.88
3% Downside

New York Times Company (NYT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.30%, Operating Margin at 20.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.79), Price/Sales (4.93), Price/Book (6.68) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.50%, EPS Growth at 5.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 12.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NYT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NYT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.93x trades 294% above its historical average of 1.25x (99th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 4.93x set in Mar 2026, and 2043% above its historical low of 0.23x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for New York Times Company (NYT) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESPUBLISHING

The Big Picture

New York Times Company operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.8B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 158M in free cash flow and 164M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can New York Times Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact New York Times Company.

Bottom Line

New York Times Company offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About New York Times Company(NYT)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

PUBLISHING

Country

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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620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, 10018