New York Times Company (NYT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 49.36% | 48.52% | 47.63% | 49.90% | 46.16% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.58% | 12.61% | 13.41% | 12.92% | 9.88% |
| Pretax margin | 14.83% | 12.47% | 10.22% | 14.00% | 6.47% |
| Net profit margin | 11.36% | 9.58% | 7.53% | 10.60% | 5.61% |
The New York Times Company's profitability has shown a positive trend over the years based on the provided data.
Starting with the gross profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold, the company's gross profit margin has consistently improved from 46.16% in 2020 to 49.36% in 2024. This uptrend suggests that the company has been able to manage its production costs efficiently and generate more profit from its sales over the years.
Moving on to the operating profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to control its operating expenses in relation to its revenue, there has been a steady increase from 9.88% in 2020 to 13.58% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in managing its operating costs and improving operational efficiency over the years.
The pretax margin, which shows the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, also shows a positive trend from 6.47% in 2020 to 14.83% in 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to enhance its overall profitability through improved operational performance and effective cost management.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the company's net income as a percentage of revenue, has shown a consistent increase from 5.61% in 2020 to 11.36% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more profit relative to its revenue over the years, reflecting strong financial performance and effectiveness in managing expenses and taxes.
In conclusion, based on the profitability ratios analyzed, New York Times Company has demonstrated a positive trajectory in managing its profitability, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing its overall financial performance over the years.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.36% | 11.27% | 12.22% | 10.45% | 7.64% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.34% | 8.56% | 6.86% | 8.58% | 4.34% |
| Return on total capital | 19.95% | 17.22% | 14.77% | 18.93% | 8.76% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.25% | 13.18% | 10.88% | 14.30% | 7.55% |
The profitability ratios for New York Times Company have shown a positive trend over the past five years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased from 7.64% in December 2020 to 12.36% in December 2024, indicating that the company's operating income generated from its assets has been improving steadily.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown significant growth from 4.34% in December 2020 to 10.34% in December 2024, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has consistently increased from 8.76% in December 2020 to 19.95% in December 2024, indicating the company's efficient use of both equity and debt to generate returns for its capital providers.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has similarly improved from 7.55% in December 2020 to 15.25% in December 2024, showing the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investments.
Overall, these ratios demonstrate New York Times Company's strong profitability performance and effective management of its assets and capital over the period under consideration.