New York Times Company (NYT)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
NYT
New York Times Company
$76.88
+2.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.88B
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$8.17
+2.77%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 26% more annual revenue ($2.87B vs $2.28B). NYT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 1.3%. TDAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
NYT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TDAY
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NYT.
Margin of Safety
+54.7%
Fair Value
$13.40
Current Price
$8.17
$5.23 discount
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 20 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TDAY
The strongest argument for TDAY centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 7.98 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (82M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 12.1% revenue growth. TDAY offers better value entry with a 54.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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