Quick Ratio
Higher than 39% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 71h ago
Sector Performance
39th percentileNYT
1.44x
Sector Median
1.51x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The New York Times Company (NYT) has a Quick Ratio of 1.44x as of May 2026.
This places NYT in the 39th percentile of the Communication Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 1.51x and a sector average of 2.57x. NYT's Quick Ratio is 4.6% below the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about NYT?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does NYT's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
NYT's Quick Ratio of 1.44x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 1.51x, placing it in the 39th percentile.
Who are NYT's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Quick Ratio include: YELP (1.51x), BIDU (1.49x), GOOGL (1.71x), GOOG (1.71x), NFLX (1.18x).
The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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1.44x
Sector Median
1.51x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How NYT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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