Manila Broadcasting CoPHS:MBC -9.58%75 Gross Margin % is 53.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 40.41. GuruFocus rates PHS:MBC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks better than 66.42% on this metric.
PHS:MBC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.42% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs PHS:MBC: 50.96
Manila Broadcasting Co had a gross margin of 53.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Manila Broadcasting Co was 5.80% per year.
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Gross Margin % Explanation
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 Broadcasting Co had a gross margin of 53.43% 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 Broadcasting Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Manila Broadcasting Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Gross Margin % 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 Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co'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 Broadcasting Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co'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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) has a Gross Margin % of 53.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 40.41. Over the past decade, Manila Broadcasting Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.05 to 53.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #320 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.43% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 40.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.05 to a high of 53.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 53.43% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #320 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manila Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Broadcasting Co's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #320 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Manila Broadcasting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 53.43% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Broadcasting Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.05 to 53.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.41 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Manila Broadcasting Co 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 Broadcasting Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.43% is 37.4% 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 Broadcasting Co 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 Broadcasting Co's current Gross Margin % is 53.43%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 40.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.22, compared to a current price of ₱5.00 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.43%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 40.41 and 37.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Manila Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Gross Margin % is 53.43% 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.00 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.22.
GuruFocus considers Manila Broadcasting Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MBC:
Gross Margin %: 53.43% (32% above median its 10-year median of 40.41)
GF Value™: ₱8.22 vs. price of ₱5.00 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#320 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Broadcasting Co is mainly engaged in the business of radio broadcasting. The Company is organized into only one operating division, radio broadcasting, which is its primary activity. The Group has one geographical segment and derives substantially of its revenues from domestic operations. The company's products are RADIO, TV, DIGITAL, EVENTS, PROMOS, TALENTS.
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