Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB 40 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.39. 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 835 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 51.26% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Manila Bulletin Publishing was 0.44. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.39.
PHS:MB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.26% of 835
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs PHS:MB: 0.24
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #407 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.44. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.24 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #407 out of 835 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #407 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Manila Bulletin Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.24 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Manila Bulletin Publishing has consistently been below 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 835 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 7.7% below 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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-Equity is 0.24, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 7.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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-Equity: 0.24 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.21 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#407 of 835)
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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