Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) FCF Margin %: -27.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


SHSE:600551 Time Publishing & Media Co Ltd SHSE:600551
64 GF Score
Price ¥6.58
GF Value ¥7.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin %?

Time Publishing & Media Co SHSE:600551 -1.79% 64 FCF Margin % is -27.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600551 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Media - Diversified companies, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks better than 84.69% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Time Publishing & Media Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-324 Mil. Time Publishing & Media Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,199 Mil. Therefore, Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.05%.

As of today, Time Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Yield % is 22.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600551' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: 4.88   Max: 15.53
Current: 15.53


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Time Publishing & Media Co was 15.53%. The lowest was -2.76%. And the median was 4.88%.

SHSE:600551's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
84.69% of 1006 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs SHSE:600551: 15.53


Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Time Publishing & Media 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.

Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Chart

Time Publishing & Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.49 7.76 3.18 7.87 10.40

Time Publishing & Media Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF 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 -46.77 20.51 -2.68 76.65 -27.05

SHSE:600551 vs NYT, WLY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Time Publishing & Media 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.


Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Time Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=692.963/6664.248
=10.40 %

Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-324.31/1199.067
=-27.05 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -27.05% mean?
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) has a FCF Margin % of -27.05% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #154 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Time Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Margin % is -27.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #154 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Time Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Time Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #154 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Time Publishing & Media Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.19. 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 2.19, 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. 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 Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Time Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Margin % is -27.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.58 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -27.05%. Time Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551), the current FCF Margin % is -27.05% 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.58 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.08. GuruFocus considers Time Publishing & Media Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600551:

  • FCF Margin %: -27.05%
  • GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.58 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Time Publishing & Media Co Business Description

Address No. 1118, Feicui Road, Publishing and Media Plaza, Shushan District, Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui, CHN, 230071
Time Publishing & Media Co Ltd is a cultural media listed company. The main business involves multiple business areas such as book and periodical publishing, new media publishing, quality education after-school services, printing and copying, cultural product trade, equity investment, etc.
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