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The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.5 Med: 16.67 Max: 25.46
Current: 16.8
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Science Publishing & Media was 25.46%. The lowest was 10.50%. And the median was 16.67%.
SHSE:601858's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.28% of 1006
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs SHSE:601858: 16.80
* 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 FCF Margin % Chart
For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media'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 Science Publishing & Media FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media'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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a FCF Margin % of 34.01% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 16.67. Over the past decade, China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 25.46. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #128 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Margin % too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Margin % of 34.01% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 16.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 25.46. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 34.01% is 1474.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #128 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #128 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Science Publishing & Media in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 34.01% is 1474.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Science Publishing & Media's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 25.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.67 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.16, 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 Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Margin % of 34.01% is 1474.5% 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 Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Margin % is 34.01%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 16.67. 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 FCF Margin % is 34.01%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 16.67 and 1474.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.16. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current FCF Margin % is 34.01% as of Jun. 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:
FCF Margin %: 34.01% (104% above median its 10-year median of 16.67)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1474.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#128 of 1006)
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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