Manila Broadcasting CoPHS:MBC 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates PHS:MBC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks worse than 55.56% 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 Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MBC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 2.12 Max: 3.05
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Manila Broadcasting Co was 3.05. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 2.12.
PHS:MBC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.56% of 675
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs PHS:MBC: 2.00
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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 Broadcasting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Manila Broadcasting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co'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 Broadcasting Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co'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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.32 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 Broadcasting Co. This is 104% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Manila Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #375 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.32 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 3.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 4.32 is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #375 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Manila Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Broadcasting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #375 out of 675 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Manila Broadcasting Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 4.32 is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Broadcasting Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Manila Broadcasting 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.69, based on 675 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 Broadcasting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.32 is 155.6% 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 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 Broadcasting Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.32, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.23, compared to a current price of ₱5.93 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.32, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 155.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.69. Manila Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.32 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.93 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.23.
GuruFocus considers Manila Broadcasting Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MBC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.32 (104% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: ₱8.23 vs. price of ₱5.93 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#375 of 675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Broadcasting Co is mainly engaged in the business of radio broadcasting. The Company is organized into only one operating division, radio broadcasting, which is its primary activity. The Group has one geographical segment and derives substantially of its revenues from domestic operations. The company's products are RADIO, TV, DIGITAL, EVENTS, PROMOS, TALENTS.
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