New York Times Company (NYT)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 293,825 232,387 173,905 219,971 100,103
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,927,210 1,763,220 1,597,970 1,538,720 1,325,520
ROE 15.25% 13.18% 10.88% 14.30% 7.55%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $293,825K ÷ $1,927,210K
= 15.25%

The return on equity (ROE) of New York Times Company has demonstrated improvement over the last five years. Starting at 7.55% on December 31, 2020, the ROE increased to 14.30% by December 31, 2021, signaling a significant rise in profitability. Subsequently, it slightly decreased to 10.88% by December 31, 2022, before rebounding to 13.18% by December 31, 2023. The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, indicates a ROE of 15.25%, suggesting continued positive momentum in generating returns from shareholders' equity. Overall, the trend in ROE reflects an upward trajectory, indicating that New York Times Company has been utilizing its equity more efficiently to generate profits for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
New York Times Company
NYT
15.25%
News Corp A
NWSA
3.28%
News Corp B
NWS
3.28%