CHLLF (China Literature) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CHLLF China Literature Ltd CHLLF
66 GF Score
Price $2.55
GF Value $3.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Literature Profitability Rank?

China Literature CHLLF 66 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CHLLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Literature has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Literature's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.43%. As of today, China Literature's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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CHLLF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


China Literature Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Literature's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Literature Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Literature has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

China Literature's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=17.883 / 521.177
=3.43 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Literature has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

China Literature Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.1%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
China Literature (CHLLF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Literature's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is China Literature's Profitability Rank too high?
China Literature's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Profitability Rank compare to GOOGL and META?
China Literature's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, China Literature's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Interactive Media company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. China Literature's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature (CHLLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Literature (CHLLF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 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 Literature (CHLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97. GuruFocus considers China Literature to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHLLF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $2.55 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


China Literature Business Description

Other Exchanges 00772:Hong Kong
Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
66GF Score

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