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SHSE:600996's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.51% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs SHSE:600996: -22.28
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co had a gross margin of -39.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co (SHSE:600996) 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
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co had a gross margin of -39.79% 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.
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Gross Margin % Chart
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Annual Data
* 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.
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
* 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.
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co (SHSE:600996) has a Gross Margin % of -39.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co ranks #927 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co's current Gross Margin % is -39.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co ranks #927 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co ranks #927 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. 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 941 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. 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 Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co 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. Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co's current Gross Margin % is -39.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co (SHSE:600996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.46, compared to a current price of ¥6.68 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -39.79%. Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co (SHSE:600996), the current Gross Margin % is -39.79% 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 Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co (SHSE:600996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.68 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.46.
GuruFocus considers Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600996:
Gross Margin %: -39.79%
GF Value™: ¥6.46 vs. price of ¥6.68 (3.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Business Description
Guizhou Broadcasting & TV Information Network Co Ltd provides radio and television program ratings services, digital TV value-added business development & management, data services and cable TV-related transmission services.
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