ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PHS:ABSP ABS-CBN Holdings Corp PHS:ABSP
53 GF Score
Price ₱1.65
GF Value ₱3.21
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ABS-CBN Holdings Moat Score?

ABS-CBN Holdings PHS:ABSP +19.57% 53 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:ABSP with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Capital Markets companies, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks better than 92.72% on this metric.

ABS-CBN Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ABS-CBN Holdings has Narrow Moat: ABS-CBN Holdings Corp has a modest moat due to its established brand in the Philippine media industry and some customer loyalty. However, it faces significant competition and regulatory challenges. The company lacks strong network effects or significant switching costs, limiting its ability to maintain a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes ABS-CBN Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ABS-CBN Holdings  (PHS:ABSP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

ABS-CBN Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

PHS:ABSP vs MS, GS, SCHW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, ABS-CBN Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

ABS-CBN Holdings Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, ABS-CBN Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABS-CBN Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #61 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is ABS-CBN Holdings' Moat Score too high?
ABS-CBN Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #61 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABS-CBN Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABS-CBN Holdings' Moat Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #61 out of 838 companies for Moat Score. This places ABS-CBN Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. ABS-CBN Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABS-CBN Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.21, compared to a current price of ₱1.65 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ABS-CBN Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.65 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.21. GuruFocus considers ABS-CBN Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:ABSP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: ₱3.21 vs. price of ₱1.65 (48.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

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

ABS-CBN Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ABSOF:USA
Address Sheridan Street corner United Street, 16th Floor, North Tower, Rockwell Business Center, Barangay Highway Hills, Mandaluyong, PHL, 1554
ABS-CBN Holdings Corp is engaged in the business of capital markets. It is engaged in the issuance of the Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs), the performance of obligations under the PDRs, and the acquisition and holding of shares of ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS-CBN) in respect of PDRs issued.
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