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China Times CoROCO:8923 -2.60%76 FCF Margin % is 17.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 6.83. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Times Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8923'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 6.83 Max: 15.95
Current: 12.58
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Times Co was 15.95%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 6.83%.
ROCO:8923's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 1006
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs ROCO:8923: 12.58
China Times Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
China Times Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Times Co's FCF 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, China Times Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 Times Co FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Times Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a FCF Margin % of 17.22% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 6.83. Over the past decade, China Times Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.66 to 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is China Times Co's FCF Margin % too high?
China Times Co's current FCF Margin % of 17.22% is 152% above median its 10-year median of 6.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 15.95. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. China Times Co's value of 17.22% is 704.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Times Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. China Times Co's value of 17.22% is 704.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Times Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.66 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.83 vs. the industry median of 2.14, China Times 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.14, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Times Co's current FCF Margin % of 17.22% is 704.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current FCF Margin % is 17.22%, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 6.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.78, compared to a current price of NT$18.75 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.22%, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 6.83 and 704.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.14. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current FCF Margin % is 17.22% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.75 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.78.
GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:
FCF Margin %: 17.22% (152% above median its 10-year median of 6.83)
GF Value™: NT$19.78 vs. price of NT$18.75 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 704.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#198 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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