Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.62 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 25% Above Median


PHS:MER Manila Electric Co PHS:MER
95 GF Score
Price ₱575.00
GF Value ₱529.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Manila Electric Co PHS:MER +0.52% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.62 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates PHS:MER with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱529.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Electric Co ranks worse than 95.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Manila Electric Co's current share price is ₱575.00. Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱102.32. Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:MER' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93   Med: 4.49   Max: 6.44
Current: 5.62

During the past years, Manila Electric Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.44. The lowest was 2.93. And the median was 4.49.

PHS:MER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.45% of 440 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.535 vs PHS:MER: 5.62

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Manila Electric Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱147.588. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₱102.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Manila Electric Co  (PHS:MER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Manila Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Manila Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Manila Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Manila Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Manila Electric Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:MER vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Manila Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=575.00/102.32
=5.62

* 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 Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Manila Electric Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=147.588/330.2130*330.2130
=147.588

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Manila Electric Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 70.283 241.018 96.293
201609 61.137 241.428 83.620
201612 66.025 241.432 90.304
201703 61.159 243.801 82.836
201706 65.997 244.955 88.968
201709 62.740 246.819 83.938
201712 65.309 246.524 87.480
201803 61.169 249.554 80.940
201806 66.647 251.989 87.336
201809 66.342 252.439 86.781
201812 72.790 251.233 95.673
201903 67.487 254.202 87.667
201906 73.432 256.143 94.667
201909 73.695 256.759 94.778
201912 74.732 256.974 96.031
202003 65.872 258.115 84.272
202006 69.721 257.797 89.306
202009 68.950 260.280 87.476
202012 70.302 260.474 89.125
202103 66.120 264.877 82.430
202106 71.130 271.696 86.450
202109 71.899 274.310 86.552
202112 84.468 278.802 100.044
202203 79.189 287.504 90.953
202206 85.826 296.311 95.646
202209 85.949 296.808 95.622
202212 97.298 296.797 108.253
202303 93.571 301.836 102.368
202306 102.357 305.109 110.779
202309 103.206 307.789 110.725
202312 108.504 306.746 116.805
202403 105.826 312.332 111.885
202406 119.579 314.175 125.683
202409 117.921 315.301 123.498
202412 128.294 315.605 134.232
202503 125.846 319.799 129.944
202506 136.565 322.561 139.805
202509 146.888 324.800 149.336
202512 153.614 324.054 156.534
202603 147.588 330.213 147.588

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.62 mean?
Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.62 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Manila Electric Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.93 to 6.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #420 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Manila Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.62 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 6.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Manila Electric Co's value of 5.62 is 266.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #420 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manila Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #420 out of 440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Manila Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Manila Electric Co's value of 5.62 is 266.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Electric Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.93 to 6.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Manila Electric 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.54, based on 440 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.62 is 266.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Manila Electric Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.62, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱529.03, compared to a current price of ₱575.00 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.62, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 266.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.54. Manila Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.62 as of Jul. 05, 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 Electric Co (PHS:MER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱575.00 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱529.03. GuruFocus considers Manila Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.62 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.49)
  • GF Value™: ₱529.03 vs. price of ₱575.00 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 266.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#420 of 440)

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


Manila Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MERVF:USAMAEOY:USA
Address Ortigas Avenue, Lopez Building, Barangay Ugong, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Manila Electric Co is an electric utility company operating in the Philippines. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy through the distribution network facilities in its franchise area. The company's market is categorized into four classes, namely, residential, commercial, industrial, and streetlights. Additionally, it is involved in certain unregulated activities, which consist of power generation; retail electricity supply (RES); energy infrastructure, payment fulfilment, bills collection, after-the-meter and energy management, telecommunications services, insurance and re-insurance, and other businesses. The group's reportable segments are: Power and Other Services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Power segment.
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