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NYT Current Ratio Analysis

1.60x

Higher than 29% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 264h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.60x means the company has $1.60 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover its upcoming bills.

Sector Performance

29th percentile

NYT

1.60x

Sector Median

1.89x

Sector Avg

2.93x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.60x means the company has $1.60 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover its upcoming bills.

This is below the Communication Services sector median of 1.89x, placing the company at the 29th percentile among its peers, so its liquidity is weaker than most similar firms. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no trend information is available to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. Without a trend, the below-median current ratio alone points to a slightly higher risk of short-term financial strain compared to peers, but it is not critically low. This metric does not directly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a single ratio below the median does not outweigh other factors, but it does introduce a minor concern about liquidity that investors should monitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NYT?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does NYT's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

NYT's Current Ratio of 1.60x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 1.89x, placing it in the 29th percentile.

Who are NYT's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Communication Services peers by Current Ratio include: GOOG (1.92x), BIDU (1.85x), GOOGL (1.92x), YELP (1.74x), SPOT (2.06x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.