Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 Current Ratio is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 54.76% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.
Manila Bulletin Publishing has a current ratio of 1.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 2.28 Max: 3.4
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, Manila Bulletin Publishing's highest Current Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.28.
PHS:MB's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 54.76% of 1039
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs PHS:MB: 1.43
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Current Ratio Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Current 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current 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 Current Ratio of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.28. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #569 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current Ratio too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Current Ratio of 1.43 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 3.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.43 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #569 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Manila Bulletin Publishing has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Bulletin Publishing's Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #569 out of 1039 companies for Current Ratio. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.43 is 8.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 1.57, 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 Current Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Current Ratio of 1.43 is 8.9% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Current Ratio is 1.43, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.28. 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 Current Ratio is 1.43, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 8.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Current Ratio is 1.43 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:
Current Ratio: 1.43 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.28)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#569 of 1039)
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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