New York Times Co (NYT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
NYT is a high-quality compounder facing a 'growth-scare' valuation reset as digital subscriber momentum hits a post-election plateau.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is New York Times Co stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The New York Times is currently a 'broken chart' for a 'great business.' Despite beating Q2 earnings, the market is punishing the stock for decelerating digital growth. With a 31% upside to consensus targets and a fortress balance sheet, the stock is attractive on a fundamental basis but lacks a near-term catalyst to reverse the current 17% weekly sell-off.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 55/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 50/100 (weight 15%)
New York Times Co opportunities and risks
What speaks for NYT
- Bundle Monetization Efficiency
What speaks against NYT
- Digital Subscriber Plateau
Peers and competitors
- NWSA
- WLY
- TDAY
- IDWM
- SCHL
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYT | 27.4x | 3.6x | 17.7x | 51.4% | 13.2% | 5.2% |
| NWSA | 43.2x | 2.0x | 12.5x | 54.0% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| WLY | 12.9x | 1.7x | 13.7x | 74.3% | 13.2% | 6.2% |
| TDAY | 40.3x | 0.6x | 8.1x | 34.5% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| IDWM | 25.4x | 37.0x | 1541.1x | 42.7% | 1.3% | -0.0% |
| SCHL | 17.5x | 0.6x | 6.1x | 55.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% |
| Peer median | 25.4x | 1.7x | 12.5x | 54.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Frequently asked questions about New York Times Co (NYT)
Is NYT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates New York Times Co as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. The New York Times is currently a 'broken chart' for a 'great business.' Despite beating Q2 earnings, the market is punishing the stock for decelerating digital growth. With a 31% upside to consensus targets and a fortress balance sheet, the stock is attractive on a fundamental basis but lacks a near-term catalyst to reverse the current 17% weekly sell-off. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is NYT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for NYT is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.