Manila Broadcasting CoPHS:MBC -9.58%81 Operating Margin % is 9.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 14.11. GuruFocus rates PHS:MBC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
Manila Broadcasting Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MBC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.03 Med: 14.11 Max: 20.26
Current: 12.26
PHS:MBC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.69% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs PHS:MBC: 12.26
Manila Broadcasting Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
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Manila Broadcasting Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Manila Broadcasting Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Manila Broadcasting Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Manila Broadcasting Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) has a Operating Margin % of 9.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 14.11. Over the past decade, Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.03 to 20.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.10% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.03 to a high of 20.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 9.10% is 262.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manila Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Broadcasting Co's Operating Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Manila Broadcasting Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 9.10% is 262.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Broadcasting Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.03 to 20.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.11 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Manila Broadcasting Co 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.10% is 262.5% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.10%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 14.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.21, compared to a current price of ₱5.00 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.10%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.11 and 262.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Manila Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Operating Margin % is 9.10% 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 Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.00 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.21.
GuruFocus considers Manila Broadcasting Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MBC:
Operating Margin %: 9.10% (36% below median its 10-year median of 14.11)
GF Value™: ₱8.21 vs. price of ₱5.00 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 262.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#218 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Broadcasting Co is mainly engaged in the business of radio broadcasting. The Company is organized into only one operating division, radio broadcasting, which is its primary activity. The Group has one geographical segment and derives substantially of its revenues from domestic operations. The company's products are RADIO, TV, DIGITAL, EVENTS, PROMOS, TALENTS.
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