CHLLF (China Literature) Gross Margin %: 50.75% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is China Literature Gross Margin %?

China Literature CHLLF 66 Gross Margin % is 50.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 48.98. GuruFocus rates CHLLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Interactive Media companies, China Literature ranks worse than 64.23% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. China Literature's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $264 Mil. China Literature's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $521 Mil. Therefore, China Literature's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 50.75%.

Warning Sign:

China Literature Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.


The historical rank and industry rank for China Literature's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CHLLF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.26   Med: 48.98   Max: 53.06
Current: 46.5


During the past 12 years, the highest Gross Margin % of China Literature was 53.06%. The lowest was 41.26%. And the median was 48.98%.

CHLLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
64.23% of 492 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 61.56 vs CHLLF: 46.50

China Literature had a gross margin of 50.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Literature was -2.10% per year.


China Literature  (OTCPK:CHLLF) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

China Literature had a gross margin of 50.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


China Literature Gross Margin % Related Terms


China Literature Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Literature's Gross 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.

China Literature Gross Margin % Chart

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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China Literature Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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CHLLF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Literature Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Literature's Gross Margin % falls into.


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China Literature Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

China Literature's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=482.3 / 1045.856
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1045.856 - 563.573) / 1045.856
=46.11 %

China Literature's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=264.5 / 521.177
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(521.177 - 256.693) / 521.177
=50.75 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 50.75% mean?
China Literature (CHLLF) has a Gross Margin % of 50.75% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.98. Over the past decade, China Literature's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 53.06. According to the industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #316 out of 492 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is China Literature's Gross Margin % too high?
China Literature's current Gross Margin % of 50.75% is near median its 10-year median of 48.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.26 to a high of 53.06. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.56. China Literature's value of 50.75% is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Literature ranks #316 out of 492 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #316 out of 492 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Literature in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.56. China Literature's value of 50.75% is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Literature's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 53.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.98 vs. the industry median of 61.56, China Literature has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 61.56, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Literature's current Gross Margin % of 50.75% is 17.6% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Literature's current Gross Margin % is 50.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature (CHLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.37, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.98 and 17.6% below the Interactive Media industry median of 61.56. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Literature (CHLLF), the current Gross Margin % is 50.75% 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 Literature (CHLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.37. GuruFocus considers China Literature to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHLLF:

  • Gross Margin %: 50.75% (near median its 10-year median of 48.98)
  • GF Value™: $3.37 vs. price of $2.55 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% below the Interactive Media median (#316 of 492)

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


China Literature Business Description

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China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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