China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) EBITDA Margin %: 13.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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SHSE:601098 China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd SHSE:601098
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Price ¥10.17
GF Value ¥11.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China South Publishing & Media Group Co EBITDA Margin %?

China South Publishing & Media Group Co SHSE:601098 75 EBITDA Margin % is 13.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 15.65. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601098 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Media - Diversified companies, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks better than 63.63% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥397 Mil. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,921 Mil. Therefore, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.60%.


China South Publishing & Media Group Co  (SHSE:601098) 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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China South Publishing & Media Group Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

China South Publishing & Media Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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China South Publishing & Media Group Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601098 vs NYT, WLY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China South Publishing & Media Group Co'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.


China South Publishing & Media Group Co EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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China South Publishing & Media Group Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1995.729/12601.193
=15.84 %

China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=397.201/2921.158
=13.60 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 13.60% mean?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.60% 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 15.65. Over the past decade, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.74 to 19.05. According to the industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #367 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.60% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.74 to a high of 19.05. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 13.60% is 66.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #367 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China South Publishing & Media Group Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #367 out of 1009 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts China South Publishing & Media Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 13.60% is 66.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.74 to 19.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.65 vs. the industry median of 8.18, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 1,009 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.60% is 66.3% above the industry median. 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.60%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 15.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.60%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.65 and 66.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.18. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.60% 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.80. GuruFocus considers China South Publishing & Media Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601098:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 13.60% (13% below median its 10-year median of 15.65)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.80 vs. price of ¥10.17 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#367 of 1009)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China South Publishing & Media Group Co Business Description

Address 38 Camp Road, Changsha, Hunan province, CHN, 410005
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd operates in the publishing and media industry. The company offers publishing products, including books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video products, electronics, network, comic, and animation.
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