Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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SHSE:601900 Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd SHSE:601900
91 GF Score
Price ¥12.47
GF Value ¥13.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Southern Publishing and Media Co GF Value Rank?

Southern Publishing and Media Co SHSE:601900 +3.49% 91 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601900 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Publishing and Media Co has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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SHSE:601900 vs NYT, WLY: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co GF Value Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Southern Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank compare to NYT and WLY?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Southern Publishing and Media Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.26, compared to a current price of ¥12.47 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Southern Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Sep. 04, 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.47 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.26. GuruFocus considers Southern Publishing and Media Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601900:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.26 vs. price of ¥12.47 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Business Description

Address Huanshi East Road, 11th Floor, No. 472, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510075
Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd is a publishing company. The company operates as editors, publisher, distributor, wholesaler and retailer books, newspapers, audio-visual products, electronic publications, online books, framework media and other media products, newspapers and periodicals, packaging and decoration printing, printing materials sales, publications import and export.
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