Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) Interest Coverage: 37.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Below Median

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PHS:PMPC Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp PHS:PMPC
84 GF Score
Price ₱7.37
GF Value ₱5.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage?

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines PHS:PMPC +0.55% 84 Interest Coverage is 37.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 440.93. GuruFocus rates PHS:PMPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,669 Hardware companies, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks better than 90.17% 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. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱48 Mil. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-1 Mil. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.97. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:PMPC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.6   Med: 440.93   Max: No Debt
Current: 298.17


PHS:PMPC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.17% of 1669 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.26 vs PHS:PMPC: 298.17

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines  (PHS:PMPC) Interest Coverage Explanation

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 .


Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage Related Terms


Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines'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.

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage Chart

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:PMPC vs AAPL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines'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.


Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Expense was ₱-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱416 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*416.03/-1.206
=344.97

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Interest Expense was ₱-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*48.22/-1.27
=37.97

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 37.97 mean?
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) has a Interest Coverage of 37.97 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 440.93. Over the past decade, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Interest Coverage has ranged from 98.60 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #164 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Interest Coverage too high?
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' current Interest Coverage of 37.97 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 440.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.60 to a high of 10,000.00. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 14.26. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' value of 37.97 is 166.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #164 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Interest Coverage compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #164 out of 1669 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.26. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' value of 37.97 is 166.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 98.60 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 440.93 vs. the industry median of 14.26, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines 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 Interest Coverage for a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 14.26, based on 1,669 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. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's current Interest Coverage of 37.97 is 166.3% 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 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's current Interest Coverage is 37.97, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 440.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.99, compared to a current price of ₱7.37 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 37.97, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 440.93 and 166.3% above the Hardware industry median of 14.26. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC), the current Interest Coverage is 37.97 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱7.37 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.99. GuruFocus considers Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PMPC:

  • Interest Coverage: 37.97 (91% below median its 10-year median of 440.93)
  • GF Value™: ₱5.99 vs. price of ₱7.37 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.3% above the Hardware median (#164 of 1669)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Business Description

Address Ortigas Avenue Extension, Barrio Mapandan, Barangay San Isidro, Rizal, Taytay, RIZ, PHL, 1920
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical appliances, and other types of machinery, parts, components, and batteries. The business of the company operates in segments that include Consumer, which sells products for the media and entertainment industry; System Solutions Group, which sells security systems and projectors; Electric Works (EW) includes lamps, ventilation fans, Panasonic Nanoe Generator (PNG), and other lighting accessories and others, which sells supermarket refrigeration products. It sells all its products under the brand name Panasonic. Its geographical segments are the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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