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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
60055158

Time Publishing and Media Co Ltd

Consumer PublishingVerified

Time Publishing and Media Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.64, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than twice over. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.02, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing. Free cash flow stands at 155,945,320 CNY, which supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 6.92% and a return on assets of 4.89%, which are below the industry median for Consumer Publishing. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and shareholder returns. The operating margin is 5.99%, and the net profit margin is 6.15%, both of which are in line with the industry average. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's revenue for the latest period is 6,664,247,910 CNY, with no significant growth reported in the past year. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain its current revenue level, with no projected growth in the next fiscal year. Analysts have assigned a mean recommendation of 1.00, indicating a strong buy rating, but there is no consensus on future performance. The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in physical assets. The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's conservative capital structure may limit its ability to raise additional capital without issuing new shares. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that would indicate significant changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health.

30-day price · 600551-0.51 (-6.4%)
Low$7.37High$8.48Close$7.50As of25 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyTime Publishing and Media Co Ltd
Ticker600551.SS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryConsumer Publishing
AI analysis

Business. Time Publishing and Media Co Ltd operates in the consumer publishing industry, generating revenue primarily through content creation and media distribution.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, and Consumer Publishing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Time Publishing and Media Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.64, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than twice over. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.02, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing. Free cash flow stands at 155,945,320 CNY, which supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 6.92% and a return on assets of 4.89%, which are below the industry median for Consumer Publishing. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and shareholder returns. The operating margin is 5.99%, and the net profit margin is 6.15%, both of which are in line with the industry average. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's revenue for the latest period is 6,664,247,910 CNY, with no significant growth reported in the past year. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain its current revenue level, with no projected growth in the next fiscal year. Analysts have assigned a mean recommendation of 1.00, indicating a strong buy rating, but there is no consensus on future performance. The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in physical assets. The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's conservative capital structure may limit its ability to raise additional capital without issuing new shares. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that would indicate significant changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health.
Key takeaways
  • Time Publishing and Media Co Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.64.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, indicating underperformance in asset utilization and shareholder returns.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to regional economic fluctuations.
  • Analysts have assigned a strong buy rating, but there is no consensus on future performance.
  • The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in physical assets.
  • # RATIONALES
  • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating and net profit margins are in line with the industry average, suggesting stable profitability in the near term.
  • **rd_outlook_rationale**: No specific information is available on the company's research and development activities or their expected impact on future performance.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$6.66B
Gross profit$734.7M
Operating income$399.4M
Net income$409.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$730.5M
CapEx-$37.5M
Free cash flow$155.9M
Total assets$8.39B
Total liabilities$2.46B
Total equity$5.92B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$108.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$5.92B
Net cash-$108.0M
Current ratio2.6
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA4.9%
ROE6.9%
Cash conversion1.8%
CapEx/Revenue-0.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Consumer Publishing · cohort 90 companies
Metric600551Activity
Op margin6.0%2.7% medp25 -6.6% · p75 11.0%above median
Net margin6.1%3.3% medp25 -4.1% · p75 10.0%above median
Gross margin11.0%47.3% medp25 34.1% · p75 69.2%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%
CapEx / revenue-0.6%-3.0% medp25 -5.2% · p75 -1.2%top quartile
Debt / equity2.0%7.4% medp25 1.2% · p75 31.4%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean recommendation1.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Last actual revenue6,664,247,910 CNY
Mean EBIT estimate403,000,000 CNY
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