New York Times Company (NYT)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
NYT
New York Times Company
$85.17
+1.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $13.79B
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$6.77
+1.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $985.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 22% more annual revenue ($2.80B vs $2.30B). NYT leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 0.1%. NYT trades at a lower P/E of 40.8x. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
NYT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TDAY
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-114.5%
Fair Value
$33.27
Current Price
$85.17
$51.90 premium
Margin of Safety
-8571.4%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$6.77
$6.70 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TDAY
TDAY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 670.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 35/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. 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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