New York Times Company (NYT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 47.76% | 46.53% | 46.46% | 47.07% | 47.61% | 47.88% | 47.45% | 47.06% | 47.63% | 48.23% | 49.05% | 49.99% | 49.90% | 49.25% | 48.17% | 46.63% | 46.17% | 49.73% | 52.97% | 56.96% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.91% | 13.28% | 12.98% | 12.05% | 11.17% | 12.10% | 11.83% | 11.84% | 12.51% | 10.63% | 10.72% | 12.02% | 12.92% | 12.79% | 12.85% | 11.06% | 9.88% | 9.74% | 8.92% | 9.26% |
| Pretax margin | 14.83% | 14.50% | 14.14% | 13.27% | 12.47% | 10.61% | 10.02% | 11.23% | 10.22% | 10.50% | 11.78% | 11.49% | 14.00% | 10.27% | 8.92% | 7.01% | 6.47% | 10.38% | 9.34% | 9.46% |
| Net profit margin | 11.36% | 11.04% | 10.81% | 10.18% | 9.58% | 8.00% | 7.45% | 8.21% | 7.53% | 7.74% | 8.70% | 8.58% | 10.60% | 8.04% | 7.29% | 5.98% | 5.61% | 8.88% | 7.91% | 7.85% |
The New York Times Company's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuation over the past few years.
- Gross profit margin has gradually decreased from 56.96% in March 2020 to 47.76% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's cost of goods sold has been increasing relative to its revenue.
- Operating profit margin has shown some variability but generally trended upwards from 9.26% in March 2020 to 13.91% by December 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses to improve profitability.
- Pretax margin had some fluctuations but showed an increasing trend overall, starting at 9.46% in March 2020 and reaching 14.83% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's earnings before taxes have been improving over the years.
- Net profit margin has also demonstrated an increasing trend from 7.85% in March 2020 to 11.36% by December 2024. This signifies that the company has been more efficient in controlling its expenses and generating profits for its shareholders.
Overall, while the company has faced challenges in maintaining its gross profit margin, it has managed to improve its operating efficiency and increase its bottom-line profitability over the years.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.66% | 12.19% | 12.11% | 11.30% | 9.98% | 11.49% | 11.30% | 11.16% | 11.40% | 9.44% | 9.37% | 10.16% | 10.45% | 10.30% | 10.44% | 8.79% | 7.64% | 8.12% | 7.73% | 8.32% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.34% | 10.14% | 10.08% | 9.55% | 8.56% | 7.59% | 7.11% | 7.75% | 6.86% | 6.88% | 7.60% | 7.26% | 8.58% | 6.48% | 5.92% | 4.75% | 4.34% | 7.40% | 6.86% | 7.05% |
| Return on total capital | 19.95% | 19.91% | 19.38% | 19.66% | 17.90% | 19.41% | 19.03% | 17.52% | 18.07% | 15.42% | 17.01% | 19.19% | 19.27% | 19.28% | 17.57% | 14.87% | 13.41% | 13.81% | 13.33% | 14.83% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.25% | 15.12% | 14.93% | 14.33% | 13.18% | 11.69% | 10.98% | 12.16% | 10.88% | 11.23% | 12.42% | 12.30% | 14.30% | 10.91% | 9.81% | 8.01% | 7.55% | 12.61% | 11.48% | 11.97% |
Based on the provided data, New York Times Company has shown consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): The Company's Operating ROA has increased from 8.32% as of March 31, 2020, to 12.66% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the Company is efficiently generating operating profits relative to its total assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): The ROA has also demonstrated an upward trend, rising from 7.05% in March 31, 2020, to 10.34% by December 31, 2024. This implies that the Company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits over time.
3. Return on Total Capital: The Return on Total Capital has shown significant growth, increasing from 14.83% in March 31, 2020, to 19.95% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the Company is generating higher returns on its total capital employed in the business.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE has also experienced an upward trajectory, improving from 11.97% in March 31, 2020, to 15.25% by December 31, 2024. This suggests that the Company is effectively rewarding its shareholders for their investment.
Overall, the increasing profitability ratios of New York Times Company reflect its improving financial performance and efficient utilization of resources to generate returns for its stakeholders.