New York Times Co. (NYT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22)
New York Times Co is an American media company known for publishing its flagship newspaper, The New York Times. The company also operates the International New York Times newspaper, as well as digi...
New York Times Co. (NYT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.57 (historical range: 24.70–41.58, median: 31.07), placing it at the 10th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.63 (range: 2.85–5.11, 51th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 22.06 (range: 20.07–32.87, 11th percentile).
New York Times Co. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 27.57 | 24.70 | 31.07 | 41.58 | 10th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.63 | 2.85 | 3.63 | 5.11 | 51th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.06 | 20.07 | 24.94 | 32.87 | 11th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 87th | cheap relative to its history |
New York Times Co. (NYT) Valuation & P/E History
New York Times Co. (NYT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Other sector, specifically the Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing industry currently trading at $64.06 with a market capitalization of $10.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for NYT based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22. The P/E ratio of 27.57 is below the historical median of 31.07, placing NYT at the 10th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.63 compares to a median of 3.63.
NYT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows New York Times Co.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether NYT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests NYT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for New York Times Co..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is NYT Overvalued or Undervalued?
New York Times Co. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 24 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive NYT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full NYT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.NYT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.