Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) OCF Margin %: -7.53% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600229 Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd SHSE:600229
62 GF Score
Price ¥5.16
GF Value ¥5.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Qingdao Citymedia Co OCF Margin %?

Qingdao Citymedia Co SHSE:600229 62 OCF Margin % is -7.53% as of Mar. 2026. 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 1,001 Media - Diversified companies, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks better than 59.54% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Qingdao Citymedia Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-43 Mil. Qingdao Citymedia Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥567 Mil. Therefore, Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.53%.

As of today, Qingdao Citymedia Co's current OCF Yield % is 5.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600229' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93   Med: 13.25   Max: 20.29
Current: 8.97


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Qingdao Citymedia Co was 20.29%. The lowest was 4.93%. And the median was 13.25%.

SHSE:600229's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
59.54% of 1001 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.62 vs SHSE:600229: 8.97


Qingdao Citymedia Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Qingdao Citymedia Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF 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.

Qingdao Citymedia Co OCF Margin % Chart

Qingdao Citymedia Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Qingdao Citymedia Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.81 28.94 0.22 19.56 -7.53

SHSE:600229 vs NYT, WLY: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Qingdao Citymedia Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=97.803/1983.757
=4.93 %

Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-42.676/566.578
=-7.53 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -7.53% mean?
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) has a OCF Margin % of -7.53% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #405 out of 1001 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current OCF Margin % is -7.53%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 20.29. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #405 out of 1001 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #405 out of 1001 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Qingdao Citymedia Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.62. Historically, Qingdao Citymedia Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 20.29 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.62, based on 1,001 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current OCF Margin % is -7.53%. 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 OCF Margin % is -7.53%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229), the current OCF Margin % is -7.53% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -7.53%
  • GF Value™: ¥5.20 vs. price of ¥5.16 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address No.182 Haier Road, Publishing Building, Laoshan District, Qingdao, Shandong, CHN, 266061
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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