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What is China South Publishing & Media Group Co Gross Margin %?
China South Publishing & Media Group CoSHSE:601098 75 Gross Margin % is 44.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 41.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601098 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks better than 58.24% on this metric.
SHSE:601098's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.24% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs SHSE:601098: 44.26
China South Publishing & Media Group Co had a gross margin of 44.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co had a gross margin of 44.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China South Publishing & Media Group 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Gross Margin % Chart
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Annual Data
SHSE:601098 vs NYT, WLY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China South Publishing & Media Group Co'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 South Publishing & Media Group Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China South Publishing & Media Group Co'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 South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) has a Gross Margin % of 44.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.25. Over the past decade, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.72 to 44.39. According to the industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #393 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.40% is near median its 10-year median of 41.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.72 to a high of 44.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 44.40% is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #393 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #393 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts China South Publishing & Media Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 44.40% is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.72 to 44.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.25 vs. the industry median of 38.99, China South Publishing & Media Group Co 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 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.40% is 13.9% 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 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 South Publishing & Media Group 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 44.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.25 and 13.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098), the current Gross Margin % is 44.40% 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.80.
GuruFocus considers China South Publishing & Media Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601098:
Gross Margin %: 44.40% (near median its 10-year median of 41.25)
GF Value™: ¥11.80 vs. price of ¥10.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#393 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Business Description
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd operates in the publishing and media industry. The company offers publishing products, including books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video products, electronics, network, comic, and animation.
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