CHLLF (China Literature) Gross Profit: $518 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CHLLF China Literature Ltd CHLLF
66 GF Score
Price $2.55
GF Value $3.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Literature Gross Profit?

China Literature CHLLF 66 Gross Profit is $518 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHLLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Literature's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $264 Mil. China Literature's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $518 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. China Literature's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $264 Mil. China Literature's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $521 Mil. Therefore, China Literature's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 50.75%.

China Literature had a gross margin of 50.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 12 years, the highest Gross Margin % of China Literature was 53.06%. The lowest was 41.26%. And the median was 48.98%.

Warning Sign:

China Literature Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.


China Literature  (OTCPK:CHLLF) Gross Profit 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 Literature had a gross margin of 50.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


China Literature Gross Profit Related Terms


China Literature Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Literature's Gross Profit 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.

China Literature Gross Profit Chart

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 722.13 578.07 472.18 538.68 482.28

China Literature Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 287.16 252.55 224.55 253.36 264.48

CHLLF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Literature Gross Profit vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Literature's Gross Profit falls into.


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China Literature Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

China Literature's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1045.856 - 563.573
=482

China Literature's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=521.177 - 256.693
=264

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $518 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

China Literature's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=264 / 521.177
=50.75 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $518 Mil mean?
China Literature (CHLLF) has a Gross Profit of $518 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors.
Is China Literature's Gross Profit too high?
China Literature's current Gross Profit is $518 Mil. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Gross Profit compare to GOOGL and META?
China Literature's Gross Profit of $518 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Interactive Media company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. China Literature's current Gross Profit is $518 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature (CHLLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $518 Mil. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Literature (CHLLF), the current Gross Profit is $518 Mil as of Jun. 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 Literature (CHLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97. GuruFocus considers China Literature to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHLLF:

  • Gross Profit: $518 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $2.55 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

Other Exchanges 00772:Hong Kong
Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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