Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB +9.57%40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 88.48% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.75 Med: 8.5 Max: 11.71
Current: 9.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Manila Bulletin Publishing was 11.71. The lowest was 7.75. And the median was 8.50.
PHS:MB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.48% of 677
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs PHS:MB: 9.56
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing. This is 46% above median its historical median of 8.50. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.75 to 11.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #599 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.41 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.75 to a high of 11.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 12.41 is 630% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #599 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manila Bulletin Publishing has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #599 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 12.41 is 630% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.75 to 11.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 1.70, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.70, based on 677 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.41 is 630% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.41, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 8.50. 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 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.41, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 630% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.70. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.41 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 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 12.41 (46% above median its 10-year median of 8.50)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.21 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 630% above the Media - Diversified median (#599 of 677)
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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