GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+9.3% YoY versus +6.6% prior. 3y CAGR +7.0%.
+9.3%
The New York Times Company NYT
Communications · Market Cap: $11.9B
$73.06▼ 1.40 (1.88%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Communications · Market Cap: $11.9B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
Bottom line: NYT is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 0 holding and 1 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (57/100) in Communications. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
1 of 3 legendary models say BUY NYT — but Peter Lynch & Charlie Munger disagree.
What would legendary investors pay for NYT?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — The New York Times Company's 19.1% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.43 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — The New York Times Company's 19.1% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.43 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
+9.3% YoY versus +6.6% prior. 3y CAGR +7.0%.
+9.3%Net margin 12.2% versus 11.4% prior (+0.8pp). Operating 16.0%.
12.2%P/E 33.0x — 2% below the 5y median of 33.6x. Forward 25.5x hints at EPS expansion next year.
33.0xNYT's P/E ratio is 34.1x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 3 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
NYT's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
NYT is in the Communications sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
1 of 3 legendary investor models rate NYT a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $88. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
How does NYT compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingNYT sits at #12 in Communications with a C grade (57/100).
