The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Publishing and Media Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601900'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.59 Med: 11.32 Max: 13.71
Current: 12.05
SHSE:601900's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.05% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs SHSE:601900: 12.05
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) 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.
Southern Publishing and Media Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Publishing and 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.
Southern Publishing and Media Co Net Margin % Chart
For the Publishing subindustry, Southern Publishing and 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.
Southern Publishing and Media Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Southern Publishing and Media Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Publishing and 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.
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) has a Net Margin % of 15.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 11.32. Over the past decade, Southern Publishing and Media Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.59 to 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #152 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Net Margin % of 15.25% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 11.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.59 to a high of 13.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 15.25% is 1170.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #152 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Publishing and Media Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #152 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Publishing and Media Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 15.25% is 1170.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Publishing and Media Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.59 to 13.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.32 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Southern Publishing and 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 1.20, based on 1,017 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. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Net Margin % of 15.25% is 1170.8% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Net Margin % is 15.25%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 11.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.53, compared to a current price of ¥10.86 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.25%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 11.32 and 1170.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.20. Southern Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900), the current Net Margin % is 15.25% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.86 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.53.
GuruFocus considers Southern Publishing and Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601900:
Net Margin %: 15.25% (35% above median its 10-year median of 11.32)
GF Value™: ¥13.53 vs. price of ¥10.86 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1170.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#152 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Publishing and Media Co Business Description
Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd is a publishing company. The company operates as editors, publisher, distributor, wholesaler and retailer books, newspapers, audio-visual products, electronic publications, online books, framework media and other media products, newspapers and periodicals, packaging and decoration printing, printing materials sales, publications import and export.
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