New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:NYT New York Times Co FRA:NYT
84 GF Score
Price €66.64
GF Value €54.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is New York Times Co Moat Score?

New York Times Co FRA:NYT +2.02% 84 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NYT with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,036 Media - Diversified companies, New York Times Co ranks better than 99.03% on this metric.

New York Times Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

New York Times Co has Narrow Moat: New York Times Co has a strong narrow moat due to its strong brand strength, deep customer loyalty, and consistent innovation in digital content. However, it faces competitive pressures that prevent it from achieving a wide moat status.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes New York Times Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

New York Times Co  (FRA:NYT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

New York Times Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NYT vs WLY, TDAY, SCHL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, New York Times Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where New York Times Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #10 out of 1036 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is New York Times Co's Moat Score too high?
New York Times Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #10 out of 1036 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 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New York Times Co's Moat Score compare to WLY and TDAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #10 out of 1036 companies for Moat Score. This places New York Times Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. New York Times Co's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €54.64, compared to a current price of €66.64 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New York Times Co (FRA:NYT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 19, 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 €66.64 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.64. GuruFocus considers New York Times Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NYT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €54.64 vs. price of €66.64 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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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