New York Times CoFRA:NYT +0.25%85 Gross Margin % is 49.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 48.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:NYT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, New York Times Co ranks better than 66.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New York Times Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NYT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.47 Med: 48.94 Max: 63.22
Current: 51.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of New York Times Co was 63.22%. The lowest was 45.47%. And the median was 48.94%.
FRA:NYT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.74% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs FRA:NYT: 51.12
New York Times Co had a gross margin of 49.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for New York Times Co was 1.30% per year.
New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
New York Times Co had a gross margin of 49.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
New York Times Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
New York Times Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New York Times Co's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, New York Times Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New York Times Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New York Times Co's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) has a Gross Margin % of 49.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.94. Over the past decade, New York Times Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.47 to 63.22. According to the industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #313 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is New York Times Co's Gross Margin % too high?
New York Times Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.04% is near median its 10-year median of 48.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.47 to a high of 63.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. New York Times Co's value of 49.04% is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #313 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New York Times Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New York Times Co's Gross Margin % compare to WLY and TDAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #313 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts New York Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. New York Times Co's value of 49.04% is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, New York Times Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.47 to 63.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.94 vs. the industry median of 38.96, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.96, based on 941 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New York Times Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.04% is 25.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New York Times Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.94. 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 €54.56, compared to a current price of €64.40 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.94 and 25.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. New York Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New York Times Co (FRA:NYT), the current Gross Margin % is 49.04% 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 €64.40 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.56.
GuruFocus considers New York Times Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NYT:
Gross Margin %: 49.04% (near median its 10-year median of 48.94)
GF Value™: €54.56 vs. price of €64.40 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#313 of 941)
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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