China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) FCF Yield %: 2.85 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:601858 China Science Publishing & Media Ltd SHSE:601858
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What is China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield %?

China Science Publishing & Media SHSE:601858 -0.99% 86 FCF Yield % is 2.85 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601858 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Media - Diversified companies, China Science Publishing & Media ranks better than 54.36% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, China Science Publishing & Media's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is ¥494 Mil, and Market Cap is ¥17,336 Mil. Therefore, China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % for today is 2.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601858' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.23   Med: 2.98   Max: 22.22
Current: 2.85


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of China Science Publishing & Media was 22.22%. The lowest was -13.23%. And the median was 2.98%.

SHSE:601858's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
54.36% of 1021 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs SHSE:601858: 2.85

China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.01%.


China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield % Related Terms


China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % 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.

China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield % Chart

China Science Publishing & Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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China Science Publishing & Media Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601858 vs NYT, WLY: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % falls into.


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China Science Publishing & Media FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=549.306 / 14347.575
=3.83%

China Science Publishing & Media's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=279.671 * 4 / 13683.555
=8.18%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 2.85 mean?
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a FCF Yield % of 2.85 as of Aug. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #466 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's FCF Yield % too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Yield % of 2.85 is near median its 10-year median of 2.98. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.50. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 2.85 is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #466 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #466 out of 1021 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts China Science Publishing & Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.50. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 2.85 is 90% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 1.50, 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 Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.50, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Yield % of 2.85 is 90% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current FCF Yield % is 2.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.98. 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 Yield % is 2.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 90% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.50. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current FCF Yield % is 2.85 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:

  • FCF Yield %: 2.85 (near median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90% above the Media - Diversified median (#466 of 1021)

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 Business Description

Address No.16, North Street, Donghuangcheng, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100717
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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