First Philippine HoldingsPHS:FPH 61 EBITDA Margin % is 61.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 40.57. GuruFocus rates PHS:FPH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱58.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, First Philippine Holdings ranks better than 93.99% on this metric.
First Philippine Holdings (PHS:FPH) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
First Philippine Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
First Philippine Holdings EBITDA Margin % 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.
PHS:FPH vs NEE, SO, DUK: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, First Philippine Holdings's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
First Philippine Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, First Philippine Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Philippine Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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.
First Philippine Holdings (PHS:FPH) has a EBITDA Margin % of 61.28% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on First Philippine Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 40.57. Over the past decade, First Philippine Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.23 to 67.18. According to the industry distribution chart, First Philippine Holdings ranks #30 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is First Philippine Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
First Philippine Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 61.28% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 40.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.23 to a high of 67.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. First Philippine Holdings' value of 61.28% is 156% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Philippine Holdings ranks #30 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Philippine Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Philippine Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, First Philippine Holdings ranks #30 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places First Philippine Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. First Philippine Holdings' value of 61.28% is 156% above this benchmark. Historically, First Philippine Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.23 to 67.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.57 vs. the industry median of 23.94, First Philippine Holdings 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Philippine Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 61.28% is 156% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on First Philippine Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Philippine Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 61.28%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 40.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Philippine Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Philippine Holdings (PHS:FPH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱58.52, compared to a current price of ₱80.00 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 61.28%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 40.57 and 156% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. First Philippine Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Philippine Holdings (PHS:FPH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 61.28% 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 First Philippine Holdings (PHS:FPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Philippine Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱80.00 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱58.52.
GuruFocus considers First Philippine Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FPH:
EBITDA Margin %: 61.28% (51% above median its 10-year median of 40.57)
GF Value™: ₱58.52 vs. price of ₱80.00 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#30 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:FPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Philippine Holdings Corporation are engaged mainly in, but not limited to, power generation, real estate development, energy solutions, construction and other service industries. The company's segments its activities into Power Generation, Real Estate Development, Energy Solutions, Construction, and other services. The majority of revenue comes from Power Generation segment. The Power generation has one geographical segment. Real Estate Development has presence in National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Central Visayas, Western Visayas of which majority of revenue comes from National capital region.
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