The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company, together with its subsidiaries, creates, collects, and distributes news and information worldwide. The company operates through two segments, The New York Times Group and The Athletic. It offers The New York Times (The Times) through company's mobile application, website, printed newspaper, and associated content, such as podcast. The company offers The Athletic, a spo… Read more
The New York Times Company (NYT) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: €1.98 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, The New York Times Company (NYT) has net assets worth €1.98 Billion EUR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.89 Billion) and total liabilities (€906.87 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.98 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 68.59% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.22% |
| 5-Year Change | 45.11% |
| 10-Year Change | 132.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 4.71 |
The New York Times Company - Net Assets Trend (2014–2024)
This chart illustrates how The New York Times Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for The New York Times Company (2014–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of The New York Times Company from 2014 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €1.93 Billion | +9.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | €1.76 Billion | +10.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.60 Billion | +3.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.54 Billion | +16.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | €1.33 Billion | +13.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | €1.17 Billion | +12.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | €1.04 Billion | +16.19% |
| 2017-12-31 | €897.36 Million | +6.29% |
| 2016-12-31 | €844.24 Million | +1.91% |
| 2015-12-31 | €828.46 Million | +13.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | €728.35 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to The New York Times Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 80.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €2.33 Billion | 120.65% |
| Total Equity | €1.93 Billion | 100.00% |
The New York Times Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of The New York Times Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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BCEIF
PINK:BCEIF
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$11.01 Billion |
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Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co
SHG:603268
|
$11.01 Billion |
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China Tungsten and Hightech Materials Co Ltd
SHE:000657
|
$11.02 Billion |
|
Guardant Health Inc
NASDAQ:GH
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$11.02 Billion |
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Ryanair Holdings PLC
PINK:RYAOF
|
$11.01 Billion |
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Gartner Inc
NYSE:IT
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$11.01 Billion |
|
Segro Plc
PINK:SEGXF
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$11.01 Billion |
|
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd
PINK:CICOF
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$11.00 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in The New York Times Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,763,219,000 to 1,927,209,000, a change of 163,990,000 (9.3%).
- Net income of 293,825,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 82,855,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 85,043,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 38,063,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €293.82 Million | +15.25% |
| Dividends Paid | €82.86 Million | -4.3% |
| Share Repurchases | €85.04 Million | -4.41% |
| Other Changes | €38.06 Million | +1.98% |
| Total Change | €- | 9.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares The New York Times Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 5.91x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 12.57x to 5.91x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €5.53 | €69.54 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €6.30 | €69.54 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €7.05 | €69.54 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €7.93 | €69.54 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €9.17 | €69.54 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €9.68 | €69.54 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €10.72 | €69.54 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €11.77 | €69.54 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently The New York Times Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 15.25%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.36%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.91x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.47x
- Recent ROE (15.25%) is above the historical average (9.21%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.59% | 2.12% | 0.61x | 3.53x | €-39.33 Million |
| 2015 | 7.65% | 4.05% | 0.65x | 2.92x | €-19.43 Million |
| 2016 | 3.43% | 1.87% | 0.71x | 2.58x | €-55.71 Million |
| 2017 | 0.48% | 0.26% | 0.80x | 2.34x | €-85.43 Million |
| 2018 | 12.08% | 7.19% | 0.80x | 2.11x | €21.61 Million |
| 2019 | 11.94% | 7.72% | 0.87x | 1.78x | €22.77 Million |
| 2020 | 7.55% | 5.61% | 0.77x | 1.74x | €-32.45 Million |
| 2021 | 14.30% | 10.60% | 0.81x | 1.67x | €66.10 Million |
| 2022 | 10.88% | 7.53% | 0.91x | 1.59x | €14.11 Million |
| 2023 | 13.18% | 9.58% | 0.89x | 1.54x | €56.07 Million |
| 2024 | 15.25% | 11.36% | 0.91x | 1.47x | €101.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares The New York Times Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $557,712,115
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -7.22%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times Company (NYT) | €1.98 Billion | 4.59% | 0.46x | $11.01 Billion |
| Simone S.p.A. (2KX) | $9.55 Million | 7.72% | 1.48x | $7.90 Million |
| Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A (4IL1) | $13.85 Million | -151.82% | 16.91x | $10.84K |
| Bastei Lübbe AG (BST) | $16.97 Million | 40.53% | 3.39x | $50.28 Million |
| CALTAGIRONE EDITORE (EDJ.SG) (EDJ) | $403.00 Million | 7.13% | 0.26x | $95.12 Million |
| Effecten-Spiegel AG (EFS) | $67.64 Million | -4.37% | 0.08x | $40.60 Million |
| Going Public Media Aktiengesellschaft (G6P) | $1.90 Million | 30.07% | 0.20x | $41.72K |
| Oriental Press Group Limited (OPQ) | $2.64 Billion | 2.07% | 0.08x | $21.57 Million |
| Sonaecom S.G.P.S. S.A (XOA1) | $1.31 Billion | 10.94% | 0.05x | $87.41 Million |