The historical rank and industry rank for Philippine Bank of Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PBC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42 Med: 26.26 Max: 31.97
Current: 30.32
PHS:PBC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.47% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs PHS:PBC: 30.32
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Philippine Bank of Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Philippine Bank of Communications Net Margin % 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.
Philippine Bank of Communications Net Margin % Chart
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Philippine Bank of Communications's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Philippine Bank of Communications Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Philippine Bank of Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Bank of Communications's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) has a Net Margin % of 22.54% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 26.26. Over the past decade, Philippine Bank of Communications' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 31.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #588 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Philippine Bank of Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Philippine Bank of Communications' current Net Margin % of 22.54% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 31.97. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Philippine Bank of Communications' value of 22.54% is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #588 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Philippine Bank of Communications has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Bank of Communications' Net Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #588 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Philippine Bank of Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Philippine Bank of Communications' value of 22.54% is 16.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Philippine Bank of Communications' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 31.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.26 vs. the industry median of 26.97, Philippine Bank of Communications 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 Net Margin % for a Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.97, based on 1,526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Philippine Bank of Communications's current Net Margin % of 22.54% is 16.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine Bank of Communications's current Net Margin % is 22.54%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 26.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine Bank of Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱19.93, compared to a current price of ₱15.42 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.54%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.26 and 16.4% below the Banks industry median of 26.97. Philippine Bank of Communications' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC), the current Net Margin % is 22.54% 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 Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Bank of Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱15.42 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱19.93.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Bank of Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PBC:
Net Margin %: 22.54% (14% below median its 10-year median of 26.26)
GF Value™: ₱19.93 vs. price of ₱15.42 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% below the Banks median (#588 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philippine Bank of Communications Business Description
Philippine Bank of Communications is a banking corporation registered in the Philippines. It is engaged in providing retail and commercial banking services such as savings, deposits, current accounts, cash management, checking, time deposit accounts, and debit cards. It also offers a wide range-of-products and services to clients. These include basic universal banking services such as deposit products, credit and loan facilities, trade-related services, treasury and foreign exchange trading, cash management services, and Trust and Investment Management services. It organizes its business into five segments, namely Branch Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, Consumer Finance, and Trust and Wealth Management. The company's revenue consists of interest income, dividends, fees, & commissions.
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