FENG (Phoenix New Media) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FENG Phoenix New Media Ltd FENG
52 GF Score
Price $1.48
GF Value $2.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Phoenix New Media Profitability Rank?

Phoenix New Media FENG 52 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FENG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Phoenix New Media has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Phoenix New Media's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.42%. As of today, Phoenix New Media's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Phoenix New Media Profitability Rank Related Terms


FENG vs NAMI, CHAI, GITS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix New Media'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.


Phoenix New Media Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix New Media's Profitability Rank falls into.


FENG
52GF Score
Phoenix New Media Ltd FENG
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Phoenix New Media 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.

Phoenix New Media has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Phoenix New Media'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 )
=-0.775 / 31.986
=-2.42 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Phoenix New Media has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

Phoenix New Media Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Phoenix New Media (FENG) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Phoenix New Media and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Phoenix New Media's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Phoenix New Media's Profitability Rank too high?
Phoenix New Media's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Phoenix New Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix New Media's Profitability Rank compare to NAMI and CHAI?
Phoenix New Media's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Phoenix New Media's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. Phoenix New Media's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% 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 Phoenix New Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media (FENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Phoenix New Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41. GuruFocus considers Phoenix New Media to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FENG:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $1.48 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Phoenix New Media Business Description

Address Hongtai East Street, Floor 25, Tower B, POSCO Center, Wangjing, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100102
Phoenix New Media Ltd is a media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across the internet, mobile and TV channels in China. The company organizes its operations into two main segments: Net advertising services and Paid services. It provides its content and services through three channels: ifeng.com channel, video channel, and mobile channel. The company also offers a wide range of paid services including mobile value-added services, games, and content sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from Net advertising services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from PRC.
52GF Score

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