GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) Cash-to-Debt: 0.72 (As of Jun. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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PHS:GMA7 GMA Network Inc PHS:GMA7
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What is GMA Network Cash-to-Debt?

GMA Network PHS:GMA7 +1.01% 69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates PHS:GMA7 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, GMA Network ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. GMA Network's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.72.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, GMA Network couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:GMA7' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 2.67   Max: 78.77
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, GMA Network's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 78.77. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 2.67.

PHS:GMA7's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
59.23% of 1008 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs PHS:GMA7: 0.72

GMA Network  (PHS:GMA7) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


GMA Network Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


GMA Network Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* 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.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

GMA Network Cash-to-Debt Chart

GMA Network Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.58 14.70 0.82 0.56 0.91

GMA Network Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.91 0.91 1.75 0.72

PHS:GMA7 vs NXST, NMAX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.


GMA Network Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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GMA Network Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

GMA Network's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

GMA Network's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 mean?
GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.43 to 78.77. According to the industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #597 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt too high?
GMA Network's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 78.77. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38. GMA Network's value of 0.72 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #597 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GMA Network has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMA Network's Cash-to-Debt compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #597 out of 1008 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places GMA Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38. GMA Network's value of 0.72 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, GMA Network's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.43 to 78.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 1.38, GMA Network 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-to-Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.38, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GMA Network's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 is 47.8% 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMA Network's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMA Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.98, compared to a current price of ₱4.00 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 47.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.38. GMA Network's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GMA Network (PHS:GMA7), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72 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 GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱4.00 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.98. GuruFocus considers GMA Network to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:GMA7:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.72 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.67)
  • GF Value™: ₱5.98 vs. price of ₱4.00 (33.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#597 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:GMA7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GMA Network Business Description

Address GMA Network Center, Timog Avenue EDSA corner, Diliman, Quezon City, PHL, 1103
GMA Network Inc is mainly engaged in radio and television broadcasting, as well as film production and other information and entertainment-related activities. The Group operates through three reportable segments: the television and radio segment, which generates the majority of revenue through the sale of national and regional advertising time; the international subscription segment, which earns from subscription arrangements with international cable companies; and other businesses, which include movie production, consumer products, and related services. Geographically, it operates in the Philippines and other countries, with majority of its revenue derived from the Philippines.
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