New York Times CoFRA:NYT -1.15%92 FCF Margin % is 11.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:NYT with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, New York Times Co ranks better than 88.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New York Times Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NYT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 9.64 Max: 19.49
Current: 18.65
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of New York Times Co was 19.49%. The lowest was 0.12%. And the median was 9.64%.
FRA:NYT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.81% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs FRA:NYT: 18.65
New York Times Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
New York Times Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New York Times Co's FCF Margin % 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.
FRA:NYT vs WLY, TDAY, SCHL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, New York Times Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New York Times Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New York Times Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:NYT) has a FCF Margin % of 11.44% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.64. Over the past decade, New York Times Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.12 to 19.49. According to the industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #113 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is New York Times Co's FCF Margin % too high?
New York Times Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.44% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 19.49. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.13. New York Times Co's value of 11.44% is 437.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #113 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New York Times Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New York Times Co's FCF Margin % compare to WLY and TDAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #113 out of 1010 companies for FCF Margin %. This places New York Times Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.13. New York Times Co's value of 11.44% is 437.1% above this benchmark. Historically, New York Times Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.12 to 19.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 2.13, 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.13, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New York Times Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.44% is 437.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New York Times Co's current FCF Margin % is 11.44%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.64. 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 €53.96, compared to a current price of €61.78 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.44%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 437.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.13. New York Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New York Times Co (FRA:NYT), the current FCF Margin % is 11.44% as of Mar. 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 €61.78 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.96.
GuruFocus considers New York Times Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NYT:
FCF Margin %: 11.44% (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.64)
GF Value™: €53.96 vs. price of €61.78 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 437.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#113 of 1010)
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 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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