Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 Pretax Margin % is 1.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 73.12% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Manila Bulletin Publishing Pretax 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Bulletin Publishing Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pretax 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.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.14 to 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #275 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pretax Margin % too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Pretax Margin % of 1.80% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 9.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.80% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #275 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #275 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Manila Bulletin Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 1.80% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.14 to 9.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Manila Bulletin Publishing 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 Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Pretax Margin % of 1.80% is 10.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Pretax Margin % is 1.80%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 2.78. 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 ₱0.19 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.80%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 10.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.80% 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 Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Bulletin Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.19 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
Pretax Margin %: 1.80% (35% below median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#275 of 1023)
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.
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