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China Television MediaSHSE:600088 +2.84%52 Gross Margin % is 18.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 12.67. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600088 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, China Television Media ranks worse than 85.7% on this metric.
SHSE:600088's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.7% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs SHSE:600088: 12.75
China Television Media had a gross margin of 18.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Television Media was 0.00% per year.
China Television Media (SHSE:600088) 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 Television Media had a gross margin of 18.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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 Television Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Television Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Television Media'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.
SHSE:600088 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, China Television Media'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 Television Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Television Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Television Media's Gross 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.
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.
China Television Media (SHSE:600088) has a Gross Margin % of 18.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Television Media and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 12.67. According to the industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #809 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is China Television Media's Gross Margin % too high?
China Television Media's current Gross Margin % of 18.19% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. China Television Media's value of 18.19% is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #809 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Television Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Television Media's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #809 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Television Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. China Television Media's value of 18.19% is 53.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.67 vs. the industry median of 38.99, China Television Media 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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 Television Media's current Gross Margin % of 18.19% is 53.3% 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 Television Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Television Media's current Gross Margin % is 18.19%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 12.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Television Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media (SHSE:600088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.39, compared to a current price of ¥11.57 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.19%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.67 and 53.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. China Television Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Television Media (SHSE:600088), the current Gross Margin % is 18.19% 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 China Television Media (SHSE:600088) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.57 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.39.
GuruFocus considers China Television Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600088:
Gross Margin %: 18.19% (44% above median its 10-year median of 12.67)
GF Value™: ¥15.39 vs. price of ¥11.57 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#809 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Television Media Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the movies and televisions (TVs) businesses. The movies and TV-related businesses mainly include the development and operations of movies and TV bases, the producing and publishing of movies and TV dramas, among others. The company is also involved in the advertising businesses, as well as the movies and TV bases tourism businesses. The company is also engaged in the provision of related technology services through its subsidiaries.
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