NowPHS:NOW 42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates PHS:NOW with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Telecommunication Services companies, Now ranks better than 77.71% 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 Now's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:NOW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.21
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Now was 0.21. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.10.
PHS:NOW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.71% of 323
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs PHS:NOW: 0.20
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Now Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Now Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Now's Debt-to-Equity 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Now'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.
Now Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Now's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Now'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.
Now (PHS:NOW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Now and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Now's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Now ranks #72 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Now's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Now's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.21. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Now's value of 0.20 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Now ranks #72 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Now has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Now's Debt-to-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Now ranks #72 out of 323 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Now in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Now's value of 0.20 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Now's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Now 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 323 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. Now's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 67.7% 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 Now and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Now's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Now stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now (PHS:NOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱0.53 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 67.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. Now's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Now (PHS:NOW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Now (PHS:NOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.53 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61.
GuruFocus considers Now to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:NOW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱0.53 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#72 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:NOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Now Corp is engaged in the business of providing technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) products and services. The company's diverse products and services portfolio includes software application development and maintenance, collaboration software solutions, web integration, web and mobile applications development, technical and maintenance services, IT manpower and resource augmentation, project implementation and management, managed services outsourcing, and fixed wireless broadband services, among others. Its segments include Software Licenses and Services, IT Manpower and Resource Augmentation, and Broadband and Wireless Cable TV Services.
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