Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 Days Payable is 677.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 321.24. 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 923 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 84.62% on this metric.
* 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 Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Payable falls into.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
* 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 Days Payable of 677.47 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 321.24. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Payable has ranged from 206.10 to 530.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #142 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Payable too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Payable of 677.47 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 321.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 206.10 to a high of 530.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 84.13. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 677.47 is 705.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #142 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #142 out of 923 companies for Days Payable. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 84.13. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 677.47 is 705.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Days Payable has ranged from 206.10 to 530.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 321.24 vs. the industry median of 84.13, Manila Bulletin Publishing 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 Days Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 84.13, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Payable of 677.47 is 705.3% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 84.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Payable is 677.47, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 321.24. 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 Days Payable is 677.47, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 321.24 and 705.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 84.13. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Days Payable is 677.47 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:
Days Payable: 677.47 (111% above median its 10-year median of 321.24)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 705.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#142 of 923)
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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