Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Pretax Margin %: 15.13% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SHSE:601928 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd SHSE:601928
64 GF Score
Price ¥9.16
GF Value ¥9.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Pretax Margin %?

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media SHSE:601928 +1.22% 64 Pretax Margin % is 15.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 14.09. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601928 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks better than 83.98% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥436 Mil. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,884 Mil. Therefore, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.13%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601928' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41   Med: 14.09   Max: 20.04
Current: 14.56


SHSE:601928's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
83.98% of 1011 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs SHSE:601928: 14.56

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media  (SHSE:601928) 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.


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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax 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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Chart

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:601928 vs NYT, WLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1832.304/12346.724
=14.84 %

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=436.325/2884.005
=15.13 %

* 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 Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 15.13% mean?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.09. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 20.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #162 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % of 15.13% is near median its 10-year median of 14.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 20.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 15.13% is 692.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #162 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #162 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 15.13% is 692.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 20.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.09 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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 1.91, based on 1,011 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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % of 15.13% is 692.1% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % is 15.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.21, compared to a current price of ¥9.16 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.09 and 692.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.13% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.16 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.21. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601928:

  • Pretax Margin %: 15.13% (near median its 10-year median of 14.09)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.21 vs. price of ¥9.16 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 692.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#162 of 1011)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Business Description

Address No. 1, Hunan Road, Tower B, Phoenix Plaza, Nanjing, CHN, 210009
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd is a China-based publishing company. The company operates four segments. The Publishing segment covers the publishing and distribution of textbooks, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and vocational education software. The Issuing Division handles the wholesale and retail of teaching materials, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and cultural supplies. The Other segment includes new media businesses such as software development, film and television production, digital asset management, cloud services, and investment management. The Headquarters segment oversees distribution management, procurement, settlement, group publication distribution, textbook bidding, and publishing business management.
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