SHSE:601928's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.58% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs SHSE:601928: 39.32
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media had a gross margin of 35.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) 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
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media had a gross margin of 35.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:601928 vs NYT, WLY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) has a Gross Margin % of 35.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.70. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.30 to 40.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #465 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Gross Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Gross Margin % of 35.68% is near median its 10-year median of 37.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.30 to a high of 40.11. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 35.68% is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #465 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #465 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 35.68% is 8.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.30 to 40.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.70 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & 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 38.96, 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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Gross Margin % of 35.68% is 8.4% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Gross Margin % is 35.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.21, compared to a current price of ¥9.11 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.70 and 8.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928), the current Gross Margin % is 35.68% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.11 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.21.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601928:
Gross Margin %: 35.68% (near median its 10-year median of 37.70)
GF Value™: ¥9.21 vs. price of ¥9.11 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#465 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Business Description
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd is a China-based publishing company. The company operates four segments. The Publishing segment covers the publishing and distribution of textbooks, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and vocational education software. The Issuing Division handles the wholesale and retail of teaching materials, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and cultural supplies. The Other segment includes new media businesses such as software development, film and television production, digital asset management, cloud services, and investment management. The Headquarters segment oversees distribution management, procurement, settlement, group publication distribution, textbook bidding, and publishing business management.
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