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China Times CoROCO:8923 -2.60%76 Net Margin % is 9.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 6.86. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks better than 71.4% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. China Times Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11.0 Mil. China Times Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$116.6 Mil. Therefore, China Times Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Times Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8923'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3 Med: 6.86 Max: 7.34
Current: 6.53
ROCO:8923's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.4% of 1014
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs ROCO:8923: 6.53
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
China Times Co Net Margin % Related Terms
China Times Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Times Co's Net 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 Publishing subindustry, China Times Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Times Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Times Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co's Net 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.
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a Net Margin % of 9.40% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 6.86. Over the past decade, China Times Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.30 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #290 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is China Times Co's Net Margin % too high?
China Times Co's current Net Margin % of 9.40% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 7.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.31. China Times Co's value of 9.40% is 617.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #290 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #290 out of 1014 companies for Net Margin %. This puts China Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.31. China Times Co's value of 9.40% is 617.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Times Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.30 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 1.31, China Times 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.31, based on 1,014 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Times Co's current Net Margin % of 9.40% is 617.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current Net Margin % is 9.40%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 6.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.78, compared to a current price of NT$18.75 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.40%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 617.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.31. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current Net Margin % is 9.40% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.75 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.78.
GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:
Net Margin %: 9.40% (37% above median its 10-year median of 6.86)
GF Value™: NT$19.78 vs. price of NT$18.75 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 617.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#290 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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