Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 EBITDA Margin % is 25.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 18.92. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 87.77% on this metric.
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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing'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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing'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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a EBITDA Margin % of 25.94% 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 Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 18.92. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.85 to 31.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #125 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.94% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 18.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.85 to a high of 31.09. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 25.94% is 218.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #125 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manila Bulletin Publishing has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Bulletin Publishing's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #125 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 25.94% is 218.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.85 to 31.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.92 vs. the industry median of 8.16, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 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. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.94% is 218.1% 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 Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current EBITDA Margin % is 25.94%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 18.92. 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 ₱0.19 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 25.94%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 18.92 and 218.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current EBITDA Margin % is 25.94% 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 ₱0.19 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
EBITDA Margin %: 25.94% (37% above median its 10-year median of 18.92)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#125 of 1022)
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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