CHLLF (China Literature) Operating Income: $48 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHLLF China Literature Ltd CHLLF
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What is China Literature Operating Income?

China Literature CHLLF 71 Operating Income is $48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHLLF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Literature's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $48 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. China Literature's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $14 Mil. China Literature's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $593 Mil. Therefore, China Literature's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.38%.

Warning Sign:

China Literature Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.1%.

China Literature's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was -12.10% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. China Literature's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.56%. China Literature's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1,254.52%.


China Literature  (OTCPK:CHLLF) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

China Literature's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=28.172 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1952.662 + 1666.234)/ 2 )
=28.172/1809.448
=1.56 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3231.438 - 297.563 - ( 981.213 - max(0, 521.723 - 1526.902+981.213))
=1952.662

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3064.388 - 301.701 - ( 1096.453 - max(0, 536.45 - 1723.801+1096.453))
=1666.234

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

China Literature's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-457.666/( ( (38.694 + max(-33.137, 0)) + (34.269 + max(-26.4, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-457.666/( ( 38.694 + 34.269 )/ 2 )
=-457.666/36.4815
=-1,254.52 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(183.76 + 94.188 + 200.781) - (297.563 + 0 + 214.303)
=-33.137

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(267.243 + 81.87 + 151.777) - (301.701 + 0 + 225.589)
=-26.4

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

China Literature's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=14.086/592.854
=2.38 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


China Literature Operating Income Related Terms


China Literature Operating Income Historical Data

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* 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.

China Literature Operating Income Chart

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
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China Literature Semi-Annual Data
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China Literature Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $48 Mil.

* 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 Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of $48 Mil mean?
China Literature (CHLLF) has a Operating Income of $48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors.
Is China Literature's Operating Income too high?
China Literature's current Operating Income is $48 Mil. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Operating Income compare to GOOGL and META?
China Literature's Operating Income of $48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for an Interactive Media company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. China Literature's current Operating Income is $48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature (CHLLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.28, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is $48 Mil. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Literature (CHLLF), the current Operating Income is $48 Mil 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 China Literature (CHLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.28. GuruFocus considers China Literature to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHLLF:

  • Operating Income: $48 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.28 vs. price of $2.55 (40.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

Other Exchanges 00772:Hong Kong
Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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