Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB +5.24%39 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₱1.56 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.68 Max: 1
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Manila Bulletin Publishing was 1.00. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.68.
PHS:MB's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 96.12% of 618
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs PHS:MB: 0.13
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Manila Bulletin Publishing's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
0.201
/
1.5589761674103
=
0.13
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Manila Bulletin Publishing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
PHS:MB vs NYT, WLY: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of ₱1.56 mean?
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of ₱1.56 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.11 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #24 out of 618 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of ₱1.56 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #24 out of 618 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #24 out of 618 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Manila Bulletin Publishing in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.11 to 1.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₱1.56, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 ₱0.20 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₱1.56, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₱1.56 as of Jul. 29, 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 ₱0.20 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: ₱1.56 (129% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.20 (18.2% above fair value)
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.
39GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PHS:MB
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PHS:MB has been successfully added to your 
