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Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB 39 Days Sales Outstanding is 1,240.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 815.70. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 98.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 260.78 Med: 815.7 Max: 1158.28
Current: 1158.28
During the past 13 years, Manila Bulletin Publishing's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 1158.28. The lowest was 260.78. And the median was 815.70.
PHS:MB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 98.9% of 1003
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 68.48
vs PHS:MB: 1158.28
Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (1,121.19) to Mar. 2026 (1,240.57).
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Days Sales Outstanding 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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Days Sales Outstanding Chart
PHS:MB vs NYT, WLY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 1,240.57 mean?
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 1,240.57 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 815.70. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 260.78 to 1,158.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #992 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1,240.57 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 815.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 260.78 to a high of 1,158.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.48. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1,240.57 is 1711.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #992 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Sales Outstanding compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #992 out of 1003 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.48. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1,240.57 is 1711.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 260.78 to 1,158.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 815.70 vs. the industry median of 68.48, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Media - Diversified companies is 68.48, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1,240.57 is 1711.6% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Days Sales Outstanding is 1,240.57, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 815.70. 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 ₱0.21 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 1,240.57, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 815.70 and 1711.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 68.48. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 1,240.57 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 ₱0.21 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 1,240.57 (52% above median its 10-year median of 815.70)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.21 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1711.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#992 of 1003)
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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