Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) EBITDA Margin %: -13.09% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00685 Media Chinese International Ltd HKSE:00685
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What is Media Chinese International EBITDA Margin %?

Media Chinese International HKSE:00685 -3.74% 41 EBITDA Margin % is -13.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00685 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, Media Chinese International ranks worse than 78.87% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Media Chinese International's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-34 Mil. Media Chinese International's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$261 Mil. Therefore, Media Chinese International's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.09%.


Media Chinese International  (HKSE:00685) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Media Chinese International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Media Chinese International EBITDA Margin % Chart

Media Chinese International Annual Data
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HKSE:00685 vs NYT, WLY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Media Chinese International EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Media Chinese International EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-50.945/1188.938
=-4.28 %

Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-34.187/261.266
=-13.09 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -13.09% mean?
Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) has a EBITDA Margin % of -13.09% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Media Chinese International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #795 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Media Chinese International's current EBITDA Margin % is -13.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #795 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Chinese International has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Chinese International's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #795 out of 1008 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Media Chinese International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.18, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Media Chinese International and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Chinese International's current EBITDA Margin % is -13.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Chinese International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.18 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -13.09%. Media Chinese International's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685), the current EBITDA Margin % is -13.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.18 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.28. GuruFocus considers Media Chinese International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00685:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -13.09%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.28 vs. price of HK$0.18 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Chinese International Business Description

Other Exchanges 5090:Malaysia
Address 18 Ka Yip Street, 15th Floor, Block A, Ming Pao Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Media Chinese International Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in publishing, printing, and distributing newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content that are mainly written in Chinese. It also provides travel and travel-related services in Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and Malaysia. The group's operating segments are Publishing and printing: Malaysia, which derives maximum revenue, Publishing and printing: Hong Kong and Taiwan, Publishing and printing: North America, and Travel and travel-related services.
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