New York Times CoFRA:NYT -1.15%92 Net Margin % is 12.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 7.63. 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 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, New York Times Co ranks better than 86.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New York Times Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NYT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 7.63 Max: 13.18
Current: 13.18
FRA:NYT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.63% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs FRA:NYT: 13.18
New York Times Co (FRA:NYT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
New York Times Co Net Margin % Related Terms
New York Times Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New York Times Co's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, New York Times Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New York Times Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New York Times Co's Net 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 Net Margin % of 12.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 7.63. Over the past decade, New York Times Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.26 to 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #136 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is New York Times Co's Net Margin % too high?
New York Times Co's current Net Margin % of 12.34% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 7.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 13.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. New York Times Co's value of 12.34% is 928.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #136 out of 1017 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 Net Margin % compare to WLY and TDAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New York Times Co ranks #136 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This places New York Times Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. New York Times Co's value of 12.34% is 928.3% above this benchmark. Historically, New York Times Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.26 to 13.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.20, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New York Times Co's current Net Margin % of 12.34% is 928.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on New York Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New York Times Co's current Net Margin % is 12.34%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 7.63. 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 Net Margin % is 12.34%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 928.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.20. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New York Times Co (FRA:NYT), the current Net Margin % is 12.34% 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:
Net Margin %: 12.34% (62% above median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: €53.96 vs. price of €61.78 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 928.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#136 of 1017)
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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