New York Times Company (NYT)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 383,423 302,588 235,999 290,501 115,432
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,585,920 2,426,150 2,308,320 2,074,880 1,783,640
Pretax margin 14.83% 12.47% 10.22% 14.00% 6.47%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $383,423K ÷ $2,585,920K
= 14.83%

The New York Times Company has shown a fluctuating trend in its pretax margin over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin stood at 6.47%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained 6.47 cents before accounting for income taxes.

By December 2021, there was a notable increase in the pretax margin to 14.00%, signifying improved operational efficiency and profitability. However, the margin dipped slightly in December 2022 to 10.22% before rebounding to 12.47% in December 2023.

The most recent data point in December 2024 shows a further increase in the pretax margin to 14.83%, suggesting a positive growth trajectory for the company's profitability. Overall, the New York Times Company has demonstrated a mix of performance levels in its pretax margin, with a general upward trend in recent years, which may indicate effective cost management and revenue generation strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
New York Times Company
NYT
14.83%
News Corp A
NWSA
4.54%
News Corp B
NWS
4.54%