Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 Gross Margin % is 79.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 30.62. 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 953 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 57.61% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Manila Bulletin Publishing had a gross margin of 79.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Gross Margin % Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Gross Margin % of 79.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 30.62. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 35.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #549 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Gross Margin % too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Gross Margin % of 79.08% is 158% above median its 10-year median of 30.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.44 to a high of 35.84. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 79.08% is 103.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #549 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #549 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 79.08% is 103.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 35.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.62 vs. the industry median of 38.90, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Gross Margin % of 79.08% is 103.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Gross Margin % is 79.08%, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 30.62. 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 Gross Margin % is 79.08%, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 30.62 and 103.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Gross Margin % is 79.08% 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:
Gross Margin %: 79.08% (158% above median its 10-year median of 30.62)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#549 of 953)
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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