Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.93 (As of Jun. 2026) — 82% Above Median

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PHS:MBC Manila Broadcasting Co PHS:MBC
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GF Value ₱7.40
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What is Manila Broadcasting Co Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Manila Broadcasting Co PHS:MBC 75 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates PHS:MBC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱7.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks worse than 98.03% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Manila Broadcasting Co's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱-25.76 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱27.71 Mil.

Hence, Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.93.


Manila Broadcasting Co  (PHS:MBC) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


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Manila Broadcasting Co Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:

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* 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.

Manila Broadcasting Co Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Manila Broadcasting Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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PHS:MBC vs NXST: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


Manila Broadcasting Co Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Manila Broadcasting Co Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-49.675626) / 70.15461
=0.71

Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-25.764838) / 27.7101
=0.93

* 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.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.93 mean?
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.93 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.01 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #497 out of 507 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.93 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 7.89. The Media - Diversified industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.28. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 0.93 is 232.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #497 out of 507 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manila Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Broadcasting Co's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #497 out of 507 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Manila Broadcasting Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.28. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 0.93 is 232.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Broadcasting Co's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.01 to 7.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Manila Broadcasting Co 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Media - Diversified companies is 0.28, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.93 is 232.1% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.93, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱7.40, compared to a current price of ₱5.03 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.93, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 232.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.28. Manila Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.93 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 Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱5.03 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱7.40. GuruFocus considers Manila Broadcasting Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MBC:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.93 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: ₱7.40 vs. price of ₱5.03 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 232.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#497 of 507)

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


Manila Broadcasting Co Business Description

Address Vicente Sotto Street, MBC Building, CCP Complex, Pasay City, PHL, 1307
Manila Broadcasting Co is mainly engaged in the business of radio broadcasting. The Company is organized into only one operating division, radio broadcasting, which is its primary activity. The Group has one geographical segment and derives substantially of its revenues from domestic operations. The company's products are RADIO, TV, DIGITAL, EVENTS, PROMOS, TALENTS.
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