Time Publishing & Media CoSHSE:600551 -1.79%64 Net Margin % is 4.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 4.68. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600551 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks better than 70.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Time Publishing & Media Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600551'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 4.68 Max: 6.42
Current: 6.17
SHSE:600551's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.19% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs SHSE:600551: 6.17
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Time Publishing & Media Co Net 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Time Publishing & Media 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Time Publishing & Media Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Time Publishing & Media 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) has a Net Margin % of 4.22% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 4.68. Over the past decade, Time Publishing & Media Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co's Net Margin % too high?
Time Publishing & Media Co's current Net Margin % of 4.22% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 4.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 6.42. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 4.22% is 234.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Time Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Time Publishing & Media Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1013 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Time Publishing & Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 4.22% is 234.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Time Publishing & Media Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 6.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.68 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Time Publishing & Media 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 1.26, based on 1,013 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. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Net Margin % of 4.22% is 234.9% 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 Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Net Margin % is 4.22%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 4.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.58 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.22%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 4.68 and 234.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.26. Time Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551), the current Net Margin % is 4.22% 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.58 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.08.
GuruFocus considers Time Publishing & Media Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600551:
Net Margin %: 4.22% (10% below median its 10-year median of 4.68)
GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.58 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#302 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Time Publishing & Media Co Ltd is a cultural media listed company. The main business involves multiple business areas such as book and periodical publishing, new media publishing, quality education after-school services, printing and copying, cultural product trade, equity investment, etc.
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