Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) FCF Margin %: -15.25% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601921 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd SHSE:601921
79 GF Score
Price ¥6.91
GF Value ¥7.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin %?

Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co SHSE:601921 -1.71% 79 FCF Margin % is -15.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601921 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks better than 60.46% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-374 Mil. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,450 Mil. Therefore, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.25%.

As of today, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.58%.

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

SHSE:601921' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 9.06   Max: 20.41
Current: 5.32


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co was 20.41%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 9.06%.

SHSE:601921's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
60.46% of 1004 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs SHSE:601921: 5.32


Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang 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.

Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co FCF Margin % Chart

Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Zhejiang 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
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SHSE:601921 vs NYT, WLY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Zhejiang 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.


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

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

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


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Zhejiang 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.

Zhejiang 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 )
=639.19/10543.646
=6.06 %

Zhejiang 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 )
=-373.565/2450.023
=-15.25 %

* 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 -15.25% mean?
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) has a FCF Margin % of -15.25% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 20.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #397 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Margin % is -15.25%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 20.41. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #397 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #397 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.30. Historically, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 20.41 over the past decade. 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 2.30, based on 1,004 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current FCF Margin % is -15.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.71, compared to a current price of ¥6.91 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -15.25%. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921), the current FCF Margin % is -15.25% 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.91 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.71. GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601921:

  • FCF Margin %: -15.25%
  • GF Value™: ¥7.71 vs. price of ¥6.91 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Business Description

Address No. 177 Huancheng North Road, Gongshu District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 310005
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the publication, distribution, and printing of publications such as books, periodicals, audio-visual products, and electronic publications.
79GF Score

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