Time Publishing & Media CoSHSE:600551 -1.79%64 Operating Margin % is 3.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.52. 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 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks better than 62.35% on this metric.
Time Publishing & Media Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600551'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.61 Med: 4.52 Max: 5.95
Current: 5.95
SHSE:600551's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.35% of 1012
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs SHSE:600551: 5.95
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
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 Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Time Publishing & Media Co Operating 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:600551 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Time Publishing & Media Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 3.72% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #381 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Time Publishing & Media Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.72% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 5.95. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 3.72% is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #381 out of 1012 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 Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #381 out of 1012 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Time Publishing & Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 3.72% is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Time Publishing & Media Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 5.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 2.42, 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.72% is 53.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Operating Margin % is 3.72%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.52. 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 Operating Margin % is 3.72%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 53.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551), the current Operating Margin % is 3.72% 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:
Operating Margin %: 3.72% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.52)
GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.58 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#381 of 1012)
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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