What Is New York Times Company (The) (NYT) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, New York Times Company (The)'s intrinsic value is estimated at $45.66, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $75.01. With 11 out of 13 models flagging downside (-39.1% average return), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $98.94 (+31.9%), versus Dynamic NAV at $11.16 (-85.1%). This +117.0% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About NYT?
13 of 13 models are currently active for NYT. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates NYT's intrinsic value at $30.59, implying -59.2% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does NYT Rank in Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing?
Among 6 Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing stocks, NYT ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.9 places NYT in the top tier.
As a media and communications company, New York Times Company (The) operates in a sector where average revenue per user (ARPU) is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating NYT should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.
Is NYT a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns NYT a score of 17/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for New York Times Company (The). Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, New York Times Company (The) is rated at 9.9/10. This elite-tier score ranks among the highest-quality businesses in our coverage universe.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +117.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every NYT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across NYT's 13 active models, average confidence is 51%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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