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SinoMedia HoldingSMZZF 49 Net Margin % is 23.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 292% above its 10-year median of 6.04. GuruFocus rates SMZZF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Media - Diversified companies, SinoMedia Holding ranks better than 92.47% on this metric.
SinoMedia Holding (OTCPK:SMZZF) 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.
SinoMedia Holding Net Margin % Related Terms
SinoMedia Holding Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SinoMedia Holding'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, SinoMedia Holding'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.
SinoMedia Holding Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, SinoMedia Holding's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SinoMedia Holding'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.
SinoMedia Holding (SMZZF) has a Net Margin % of 23.68% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SinoMedia Holding and its competitors. This is 292% above median its historical median of 6.04. According to the industry distribution chart, SinoMedia Holding ranks #76 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is SinoMedia Holding's Net Margin % too high?
SinoMedia Holding's current Net Margin % of 23.68% is 292% above median its 10-year median of 6.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.25. SinoMedia Holding's value of 23.68% is 1794.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SinoMedia Holding ranks #76 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SinoMedia Holding has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SinoMedia Holding's Net Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, SinoMedia Holding ranks #76 out of 1009 companies for Net Margin %. This places SinoMedia Holding in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.25. SinoMedia Holding's value of 23.68% is 1794.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.04 vs. the industry median of 1.25, SinoMedia Holding 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 1,009 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. SinoMedia Holding's current Net Margin % of 23.68% is 1794.4% 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 SinoMedia Holding 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. SinoMedia Holding's current Net Margin % is 23.68%, which is 292% above median its own 10-year median of 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SinoMedia Holding stock overvalued right now?
SinoMedia Holding (SMZZF) has a current Net Margin % of 23.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.60 — trading 361.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 23.68%, which is 292% above median its 10-year median of 6.04 and 1794.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.25. SinoMedia Holding's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 SinoMedia Holding (SMZZF), the current Net Margin % is 23.68% 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 SinoMedia Holding (SMZZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SinoMedia Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.60 is trading 361.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.
Key valuation signals for SMZZF:
Net Margin %: 23.68% (292% above median its 10-year median of 6.04)
GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.60 (361.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1794.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#76 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMZZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SinoMedia Holding Ltd is a media operation group in China that focuses on conducting cross-media investment and operation with creative video communication. The company owns business sections including CCTV's advertising agency business, brand content creative communication, film and television program investment and production, and internet precision marketing. The company derives its revenue from TV advertising, creative content production and digital marketing services.
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