Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 0% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 72h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentileNYT
0.00x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
Deep Analysis
The current Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.00x means The New York Times Company has no debt relative to its shareholders' equity, indicating it finances operations entirely through equity rather than borrowing.
This ratio of 0.00x is well below the Communication Services sector median of 0.36x, placing the company at the 0th percentile among its peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year change listed as N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change also N/A, reflecting no movement in the ratio. The combination of a zero debt level and a stable trend implies low financial risk, as the company is not exposed to interest obligations or leverage-related pressures. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because, while the absence of debt is a conservative strength, it does not alone justify an overweight or underweight position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about NYT?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does NYT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
NYT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.00x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.36x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are NYT's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIDU (0.36x), META (0.36x), DASH (0.32x), PINS (0.42x), DIS (0.44x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.00x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
How NYT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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