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Qingdao Citymedia CoSHSE:600229 62 Net Margin % is 4.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 14.15. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600229 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks worse than 81.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Citymedia Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600229'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.27 Med: 14.15 Max: 16.72
Current: -22.27
SHSE:600229's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.21% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs SHSE:600229: -22.27
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Qingdao Citymedia Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingdao Citymedia 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, Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) has a Net Margin % of 4.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 14.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #821 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co's Net Margin % too high?
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Net Margin % of 4.72% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.25. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 4.72% is 277.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #821 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qingdao Citymedia Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Citymedia Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #821 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Qingdao Citymedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.25. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 4.72% is 277.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Qingdao Citymedia 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 1.25, based on 1,011 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. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Net Margin % of 4.72% is 277.6% 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Net Margin % is 4.72%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 14.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.20, compared to a current price of ¥5.16 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.72%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 277.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.25. Qingdao Citymedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229), the current Net Margin % is 4.72% 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.16 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.20.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Citymedia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600229:
Net Margin %: 4.72% (67% below median its 10-year median of 14.15)
GF Value™: ¥5.20 vs. price of ¥5.16 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 277.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#821 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd is engaged in the publishing business. The company publishes books, periodicals, electronic audio, and video. Geographically the activities are carried out through China.
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