Thinkingdom Media GroupSHSE:603096 +2.54%71 Operating Margin % is 18.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 23.29. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603096 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Thinkingdom Media Group ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.
Thinkingdom Media Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603096'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.92 Med: 23.29 Max: 31.43
Current: 15.2
SHSE:603096's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.15% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs SHSE:603096: 15.20
Thinkingdom Media Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.80% per year.
Thinkingdom Media Group (SHSE:603096) 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.
Thinkingdom Media Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Thinkingdom Media Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating 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.
SHSE:603096 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Thinkingdom Media Group'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.
Thinkingdom Media Group Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Thinkingdom Media Group 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.
Thinkingdom Media Group'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.
Thinkingdom Media Group (SHSE:603096) has a Operating Margin % of 18.15% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Thinkingdom Media Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 23.29. Over the past decade, Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.92 to 31.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Thinkingdom Media Group ranks #161 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Thinkingdom Media Group's current Operating Margin % of 18.15% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.92 to a high of 31.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Thinkingdom Media Group's value of 18.15% is 634.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thinkingdom Media Group ranks #161 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thinkingdom Media Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thinkingdom Media Group's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Thinkingdom Media Group ranks #161 out of 1016 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Thinkingdom Media Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Thinkingdom Media Group's value of 18.15% is 634.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Thinkingdom Media Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.92 to 31.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.29 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Thinkingdom Media Group 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 2.47, based on 1,016 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. Thinkingdom Media Group's current Operating Margin % of 18.15% is 634.8% 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 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 Thinkingdom Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thinkingdom Media Group's current Operating Margin % is 18.15%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 23.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thinkingdom Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thinkingdom Media Group (SHSE:603096) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.55, compared to a current price of ¥13.72 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.15%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.29 and 634.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. Thinkingdom Media Group'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 Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Thinkingdom Media Group (SHSE:603096), the current Operating Margin % is 18.15% 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 Thinkingdom Media Group (SHSE:603096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thinkingdom Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.72 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.55.
GuruFocus considers Thinkingdom Media Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603096:
Operating Margin %: 18.15% (22% below median its 10-year median of 23.29)
GF Value™: ¥14.55 vs. price of ¥13.72 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 634.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#161 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thinkingdom Media Group Ltd is a China based media enterprise. It is engaged in the businesses of book planning and publishing, book distribution, and business of films and televisions. The company also encompasses publishing rights in simplified Chinese of many internationally distinguished writers, including some Nobel Laureates.
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