Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) EBITDA Margin %: 17.93% (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median


SHSE:601900 Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd SHSE:601900
82 GF Score
Price ¥10.82
GF Value ¥13.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin %?

Southern Publishing and Media Co SHSE:601900 -1.01% 82 EBITDA Margin % is 17.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 14.41. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601900 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Media - Diversified companies, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks better than 65.62% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥353 Mil. Southern Publishing and Media Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,969 Mil. Therefore, Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.93%.


Southern Publishing and Media Co  (SHSE:601900) 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Publishing and Media 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Southern Publishing and Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.46 14.78 16.86 14.54 17.28

Southern Publishing and Media Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.21 10.52 19.29 11.23 17.93

SHSE:601900 vs NYT, WLY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Southern Publishing and Media 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Southern Publishing and Media Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Southern Publishing and Media 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 )
=1492.153/8635.269
=17.28 %

Southern Publishing and Media 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 )
=353.153/1969.38
=17.93 %

* 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 17.93% mean?
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.93% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 14.41. Over the past decade, Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.06 to 17.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #349 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.93% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.06 to a high of 17.28. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 17.93% is 120% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #349 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Publishing and Media Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #349 out of 1015 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Southern Publishing and Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 17.93% is 120% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Publishing and Media Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.06 to 17.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.41 vs. the industry median of 8.15, Southern Publishing and Media 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 8.15, based on 1,015 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. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.93% is 120% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.93%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 14.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.53, compared to a current price of ¥10.82 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.93%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.41 and 120% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.15. Southern Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.93% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.82 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.53. GuruFocus considers Southern Publishing and Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601900:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 17.93% (24% above median its 10-year median of 14.41)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.53 vs. price of ¥10.82 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120% above the Media - Diversified median (#349 of 1015)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Business Description

Address Huanshi East Road, 11th Floor, No. 472, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510075
Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd is a publishing company. The company operates as editors, publisher, distributor, wholesaler and retailer books, newspapers, audio-visual products, electronic publications, online books, framework media and other media products, newspapers and periodicals, packaging and decoration printing, printing materials sales, publications import and export.
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