New York Times Company (NYT)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
NYT
New York Times Company
$76.88
+2.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.88B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$496.95
+0.68%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $99.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spotify Technology SA generates 510% more annual revenue ($17.53B vs $2.87B). SPOT leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 13.3%. SPOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.63. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
NYT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SPOT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NYT.
Margin of Safety
-65.0%
Fair Value
$295.16
Current Price
$496.95
$201.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Earnings expanding 222.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 15.8%.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NYT profiles as a value stock while SPOT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPOT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
SPOT generates stronger free cash flow (845M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
New York Times Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Visit Website →Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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