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What is China South Publishing & Media Group Co Pretax Margin %?
China South Publishing & Media Group CoSHSE:601098 75 Pretax Margin % is 13.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601098 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks better than 81.88% on this metric.
SHSE:601098'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.12 Med: 14.35 Max: 17.41
Current: 13.7
SHSE:601098's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.88% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs SHSE:601098: 13.70
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Pretax 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Pretax Margin % Chart
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Annual Data
SHSE:601098 vs NYT, WLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.57% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.35. Over the past decade, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.12 to 17.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #183 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.57% is near median its 10-year median of 14.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.12 to a high of 17.41. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.03. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 13.57% is 568.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #183 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #183 out of 1010 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China South Publishing & Media Group Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.03. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 13.57% is 568.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.12 to 17.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 2.03, China South Publishing & Media Group 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 Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.03, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.57% is 568.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 568.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.03. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.57% 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.80.
GuruFocus considers China South Publishing & Media Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601098:
Pretax Margin %: 13.57% (near median its 10-year median of 14.35)
GF Value™: ¥11.80 vs. price of ¥10.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 568.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#183 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Business Description
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd operates in the publishing and media industry. The company offers publishing products, including books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video products, electronics, network, comic, and animation.
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