Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB 39 Equity-to-Asset is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 77.6% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
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Manila Bulletin Publishing Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Manila Bulletin Publishing's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.54 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #230 out of 1027 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 0.73. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.73 is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #230 out of 1027 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #230 out of 1027 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.73 is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.54 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.51, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.51, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 is 43.1% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.73, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.73, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 43.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.51. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.73 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 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.73 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.21 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#230 of 1027)
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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