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China Science Publishing & MediaSHSE:601858 -0.99%86 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 11.67. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601858 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Media - Diversified companies, China Science Publishing & Media ranks better than 59.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.58 Med: 11.67 Max: 14.65
Current: 8.69
During the past 13 years, China Science Publishing & Media's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.65%. The lowest was 8.58%. And the median was 11.67%.
SHSE:601858's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 59.63% of 862
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.05
vs SHSE:601858: 8.69
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
China Science Publishing & Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
China Science Publishing & Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Science Publishing & Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SHSE:601858 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Science Publishing & Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.11% mean?
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.11% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 11.67. Over the past decade, China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.58 to 14.65. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #348 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.11% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.58 to a high of 14.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.05. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 10.11% is 100.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #348 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Science Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science Publishing & Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #348 out of 862 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts China Science Publishing & Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.05. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 10.11% is 100.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Science Publishing & Media's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.58 to 14.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.67 vs. the industry median of 5.05, China Science 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.05, based on 862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Science Publishing & Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.11% is 100.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.11%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 11.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.34, compared to a current price of ¥21.93 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.11%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.67 and 100.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.05. China Science Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.11% 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.93 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.34.
GuruFocus considers China Science Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601858:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.11% (13% below median its 10-year median of 11.67)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#348 of 862)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601858 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd is a China based company engaged in providing publishing services. It offers books, journals, newspapers, literature and data, online publishing, import and export and printing services. For overseas distribution, the company uses Science Press brand.
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