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The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -174.36 Med: 14.04 Max: 97.15
Current: 26.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Science Publishing & Media was 97.15. The lowest was -174.36. And the median was 14.04.
SHSE:601858's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.04% of 601
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.61
vs SHSE:601858: 26.48
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.
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) 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.
China Science Publishing & Media's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Science Publishing & Media's share price for today is ¥21.93.
China Science Publishing & Media's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥0.590.
* 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.
China Science Publishing & Media EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Science Publishing & Media EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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, China Science Publishing & Media'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.
China Science Publishing & Media EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Science Publishing & Media's current Enterprise Value is ¥13,079 Mil.
China Science Publishing & Media's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥494 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.
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a EV-to-FCF of 26.48 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #439 out of 601 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current EV-to-FCF of 26.48 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 14.04. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.61. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 26.48 is 128.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #439 out of 601 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Science Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science Publishing & Media's EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #439 out of 601 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Science Publishing & Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.61. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 26.48 is 128.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.04 vs. the industry median of 11.61, China Science Publishing & Media 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 11.61, based on 601 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. China Science Publishing & Media's current EV-to-FCF of 26.48 is 128.1% 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 China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current EV-to-FCF is 26.48, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 14.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.34, compared to a current price of ¥21.93 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 26.48, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 14.04 and 128.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.61. China Science Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current EV-to-FCF is 26.48 as of Aug. 29, 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.93 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.34.
GuruFocus considers China Science Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601858:
EV-to-FCF: 26.48 (89% above median its 10-year median of 14.04)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#439 of 601)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601858 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd is a China based company engaged in providing publishing services. It offers books, journals, newspapers, literature and data, online publishing, import and export and printing services. For overseas distribution, the company uses Science Press brand.
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