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Qingdao Citymedia CoSHSE:600229 62 EV-to-FCF is 14.71 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 15.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600229 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Media - Diversified companies, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks worse than 55.93% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Enterprise Value is ¥2,228 Mil.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥152 Mil. Therefore, Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 14.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600229'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -605.28 Med: 15.04 Max: 60.91
Current: 14.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Qingdao Citymedia Co was 60.91. The lowest was -605.28. And the median was 15.04.
SHSE:600229's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.93% of 599
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.73
vs SHSE:600229: 14.92
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Qingdao Citymedia Co's share price for today is ¥5.16.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-0.656.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Qingdao Citymedia Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Qingdao Citymedia Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥2,228 Mil.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥152 Mil.
* 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.71 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #335 out of 599 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.71 is near median its 10-year median of 15.04. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 14.71 is 25.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #335 out of 599 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qingdao Citymedia Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Citymedia Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #335 out of 599 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Qingdao Citymedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 14.71 is 25.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.04 vs. the industry median of 11.73, Qingdao Citymedia 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 EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.73, based on 599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.71 is 25.4% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current EV-to-FCF is 14.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.20, compared to a current price of ¥5.16 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.04 and 25.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.71 as of Aug. 15, 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.16 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.20.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Citymedia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600229:
EV-to-FCF: 14.71 (near median its 10-year median of 15.04)
GF Value™: ¥5.20 vs. price of ¥5.16 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#335 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd is engaged in the publishing business. The company publishes books, periodicals, electronic audio, and video. Geographically the activities are carried out through China.
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