Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 Interest Coverage is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.23. 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 609 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks worse than 94.91% 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. Manila Bulletin Publishing's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱24.7 Mil. Manila Bulletin Publishing's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-22.0 Mil.
Manila Bulletin Publishing's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.09
Current: 0.55
PHS:MB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 94.91% of 609
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs PHS:MB: 0.55
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 .
Manila Bulletin Publishing Interest Coverage Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Interest Coverage 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.
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 Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing'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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing'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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Interest Coverage of 1.12 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.55 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #578 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Interest Coverage too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Interest Coverage of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.09. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.12 is 90.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #578 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Interest Coverage compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #578 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.12 is 90.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.55 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Manila Bulletin Publishing 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. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Interest Coverage of 1.12 is 90.6% 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 Manila Bulletin Publishing 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. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Interest Coverage is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 Interest Coverage is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 90.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Interest Coverage is 1.12 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:
Interest Coverage: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#578 of 609)
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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