GMA NetworkPHS:GMA7 -0.21%76 Interest Coverage is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 121.49. GuruFocus rates PHS:GMA7 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, GMA Network ranks better than 53.2% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. GMA Network's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱37 Mil. GMA Network's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-17 Mil.
GMA Network's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for GMA Network's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:GMA7'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.86 Med: 121.49 Max: 416.48
Current: 13.86
PHS:GMA7's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 53.2% of 609
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs PHS:GMA7: 13.86
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
GMA Network Interest Coverage Related Terms
GMA Network Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GMA Network's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, GMA Network's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
GMA Network Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, GMA Network's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMA Network's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) has a Interest Coverage of 2.22 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on GMA Network and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 121.49. Over the past decade, GMA Network's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.86 to 416.48. According to the industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #285 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is GMA Network's Interest Coverage too high?
GMA Network's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 121.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.86 to a high of 416.48. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. GMA Network's value of 2.22 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #285 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GMA Network has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMA Network's Interest Coverage compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, GMA Network ranks #285 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts GMA Network in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. GMA Network's value of 2.22 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, GMA Network's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.86 to 416.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 121.49 vs. the industry median of 11.88, GMA Network has consistently been below 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 Interest Coverage for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GMA Network's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 81.3% below 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on GMA Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMA Network's current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 121.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMA Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.62, compared to a current price of ₱4.74 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 121.49 and 81.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. GMA Network's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GMA Network (PHS:GMA7), the current Interest Coverage is 2.22 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 GMA Network (PHS:GMA7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMA Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱4.74 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.62.
GuruFocus considers GMA Network to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:GMA7:
Interest Coverage: 2.22 (98% below median its 10-year median of 121.49)
GF Value™: ₱6.62 vs. price of ₱4.74 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#285 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:GMA7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMA Network Inc is mainly engaged in radio and television broadcasting, as well as film production and other information and entertainment-related activities. The Group operates through three reportable segments: the television and radio segment, which generates the majority of revenue through the sale of national and regional advertising time; the international subscription segment, which earns from subscription arrangements with international cable companies; and other businesses, which include movie production, consumer products, and related services. Geographically, it operates in the Philippines and other countries, with majority of its revenue derived from the Philippines.
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