The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MBC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Manila Broadcasting Co was 0.45. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
PHS:MBC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 54.15% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs PHS:MBC: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Manila Broadcasting Co was 2.71%. The lowest was 2.21%. And the median was 2.61%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Manila Broadcasting Co was 68.20% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 41.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Manila Broadcasting Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Manila Broadcasting Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Manila Broadcasting Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Manila Broadcasting Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #149 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 3.75 is 650% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #149 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #149 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Manila Broadcasting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 3.75 is 650% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 is 650% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 and 650% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.75
GF Value™: ₱8.21 vs. price of ₱5.00 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 650% above the Media - Diversified median (#149 of 325)
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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