Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB 40 Cash Ratio is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 90.76% on this metric.
Manila Bulletin Publishing has a Cash Ratio of 0.04. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, Manila Bulletin Publishing's highest Cash Ratio was 0.07. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.
PHS:MB's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 90.76% of 1007
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs PHS:MB: 0.04
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Cash Ratio Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Cash Ratio 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Bulletin Publishing Cash Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio 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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Cash Ratio of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #914 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Cash Ratio of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.04 is 92.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #914 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manila Bulletin Publishing has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Bulletin Publishing's Cash Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #914 out of 1007 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.04 is 92.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Manila Bulletin Publishing has consistently been below 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 Cash Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.55, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Cash Ratio of 0.04 is 92.7% below 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Cash Ratio is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.17, compared to a current price of ₱0.19 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 92.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.55. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Cash Ratio is 0.04 as of Mar. 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 Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Bulletin Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.19 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Cash Ratio: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#914 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp mainly engaged in the publication, distribution, and advertising of news, magazines, and digital content. The company operates in the fields of journalism, publishing, advertising, and digital media. Its activities are Publishing and Printing: Producing and distributing content and news through print media, including newspapers and magazines, and through online platforms, extending the reach of its publications., and Advertising Services: Offering advertising solutions across its print, digital, and other media platforms for businesses and brands. Its services are Advertising Services, Subscription Services, Digital Content and Platforms, Special Projects & Partnerships. Its brands are Manila Bulletin, Tempo, Balita, Liwayway, Bannawag, etc.
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