New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) EV-to-FCF: 21.50 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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FRA:NYT New York Times Co FRA:NYT
84 GF Score
Price €65.60
GF Value €54.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is New York Times Co EV-to-FCF?

New York Times Co FRA:NYT -2.67% 84 EV-to-FCF is 21.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 26.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:NYT with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 613 Media - Diversified companies, New York Times Co ranks worse than 67.21% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, New York Times Co's Enterprise Value is €9,994 Mil. New York Times Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €465 Mil. Therefore, New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NYT' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -153.35   Med: 26.25   Max: 2008.28
Current: 21.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of New York Times Co was 2008.28. The lowest was -153.35. And the median was 26.25.

FRA:NYT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
67.21% of 613 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.53 vs FRA:NYT: 21.24

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-03), New York Times Co's stock price is €65.60. New York Times Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.001. Therefore, New York Times Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.78.


New York Times Co  (FRA:NYT) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

New York Times Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=65.60/2.001
=32.78

New York Times Co's share price for today is €65.60.
New York Times Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.001.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


New York Times Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


New York Times Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

New York Times Co EV-to-FCF Chart

New York Times Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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New York Times Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.85 18.86 16.24 19.31 23.91

FRA:NYT vs WLY, TDAY, SCHL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


New York Times Co EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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New York Times Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=9994.222/464.851
=21.50

New York Times Co's current Enterprise Value is €9,994 Mil.
New York Times Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €465 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 21.50 mean?
New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #412 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
New York Times Co's current EV-to-FCF of 21.50 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 26.25. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.53. New York Times Co's value of 21.50 is 86.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #412 out of 613 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New York Times Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New York Times Co's EV-to-FCF compare to WLY and TDAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #412 out of 613 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places New York Times Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.53. New York Times Co's value of 21.50 is 86.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.25 vs. the industry median of 11.53, New York Times Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.53, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New York Times Co's current EV-to-FCF of 21.50 is 86.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New York Times Co's current EV-to-FCF is 21.50, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 26.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New York Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.36, compared to a current price of €65.60 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.50, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 26.25 and 86.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.53. New York Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New York Times Co (FRA:NYT), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New York Times Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.60 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.36. GuruFocus considers New York Times Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NYT:

  • EV-to-FCF: 21.50 (18% below median its 10-year median of 26.25)
  • GF Value™: €54.36 vs. price of €65.60 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 86.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#412 of 613)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New York Times Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NYT:USANYT:Germany
Address 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10018
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 digital properties such as NYTimes and various smartphone applications. The company derives revenue from subscriptions, advertising, and other sources, where the majority of its revenue is generated through subscriptions, which consist of income from standalone and multiproduct bundle subscriptions to its digital products and subscriptions to and single-copy and bulk sales of print products.
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