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TVZone Media CoSHSE:603721 +2.55%66 Gross Margin % is 13.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 24.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603721 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥28.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, TVZone Media Co ranks worse than 72.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TVZone Media Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603721'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.41 Med: 24 Max: 29.96
Current: 24.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of TVZone Media Co was 29.96%. The lowest was 9.41%. And the median was 24.00%.
SHSE:603721's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.26% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs SHSE:603721: 24.04
TVZone Media Co had a gross margin of 13.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TVZone Media Co was 11.70% per year.
TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) 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
TVZone Media Co had a gross margin of 13.33% 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.
TVZone Media Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
TVZone Media Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TVZone Media Co'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, TVZone Media 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.
TVZone Media Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TVZone Media Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TVZone Media 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.
TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) has a Gross Margin % of 13.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TVZone Media Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 24.00. Over the past decade, TVZone Media Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.41 to 29.96. According to the industry distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #680 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is TVZone Media Co's Gross Margin % too high?
TVZone Media Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.33% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.41 to a high of 29.96. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. TVZone Media Co's value of 13.33% is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #680 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TVZone Media Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TVZone Media Co's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #680 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TVZone Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. TVZone Media Co's value of 13.33% is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, TVZone Media Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.41 to 29.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.00 vs. the industry median of 38.99, TVZone Media Co 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 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. TVZone Media Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.33% is 65.8% 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 TVZone Media 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. TVZone Media Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.33%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 24.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TVZone Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.63, compared to a current price of ¥14.89 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.33%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.00 and 65.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. TVZone Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721), the current Gross Margin % is 13.33% 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 TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TVZone Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.89 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.63.
GuruFocus considers TVZone Media Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603721:
Gross Margin %: 13.33% (44% below median its 10-year median of 24.00)
GF Value™: ¥28.63 vs. price of ¥14.89 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#680 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603721 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TVZone Media Co Ltd is a state-owned cultural enterprise absolutely controlled by Changsha Broadcasting and Television Group. The company's main business is TV, internet, and mobile internet video. It is also engaged in the production, distribution, and marketing of such content; the operation of television drama rights.
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