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At 23.92×, NYT is 76.3% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · NYTPublishingUpdated Nov 5, 2026
The New York Times Company P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
23.92×
76.3% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price66.5
÷Earnings per share2.78
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 23.92 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 100.93×
3-year average32.24×3 positive annual observations
5-year average32.96×5 positive annual observations
10-year average100.93×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM25.62×4 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 32.90× | +13.1% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 29.08× | -16.3% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 34.74× | +11.3% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 31.21× | -15.3% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 36.87× | -57.3% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 86.28× | +125.3% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 38.30× | +30.6% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 29.33× | -95.2% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 616.67× | +734.6% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 73.89× | +109.2% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 35.32× | -41.2% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 60.09× | +62.8% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 36.91× | +289.4% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 9.48× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2011 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.24× | -85.0% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 88.29× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2008 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.09× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2006 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.20× | -27.3% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 20.92× | -12.0% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 23.78× | +2.9% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 23.10× | +51.1% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 15.28× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How NYT compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 NYT This stockThe New York Times Company | 23.92× |
 NWSNews Corporation | 29.81× |
 TDAYUSA TODAY Co. Inc. | N/M |
 LEELee Enterprises, Incorporated | N/M |
 WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | 13.87× |
 PSOPearson plc | 25.82× |
 SCHLScholastic Corporation | 25.42× |
 DJCODaily Journal Corporation | N/M |
 BZFDBuzzFeed, Inc. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does NYT’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 4 positive peer ratios above is 25.62×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 66.5 ÷ EPS 2.78 = 23.92×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
NYT P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
The New York Times Company's current P/E is 23.92× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.