ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:ABSP ABS-CBN Holdings Corp PHS:ABSP
55 GF Score
Price ₱3.33
GF Value ₱3.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ABS-CBN Holdings Financial Strength?

ABS-CBN Holdings PHS:ABSP -0.89% 55 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:ABSP with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ABS-CBN Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

ABS-CBN Holdings Corp shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

ABS-CBN Holdings has no long-term debt (1). ABS-CBN Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, ABS-CBN Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 6.83.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


ABS-CBN Holdings  (PHS:ABSP) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

ABS-CBN Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


ABS-CBN Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:ABSP vs MS, GS, SCHW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, ABS-CBN Holdings's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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ABS-CBN Holdings Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

ABS-CBN Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.00 Mil.

ABS-CBN Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ABS-CBN Holdings had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

ABS-CBN Holdings Corp has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

ABS-CBN Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 3.948
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

ABS-CBN Holdings has a Z-score of 6.83, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.83 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 8 mean?
ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on ABS-CBN Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, ABS-CBN Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is ABS-CBN Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
ABS-CBN Holdings' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, ABS-CBN Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABS-CBN Holdings' Financial Strength compare to MS and GS?
ABS-CBN Holdings' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, ABS-CBN Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on ABS-CBN Holdings and its competitors. ABS-CBN Holdings's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.24, compared to a current price of ₱3.33 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. ABS-CBN Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱3.33 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.24. GuruFocus considers ABS-CBN Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:ABSP:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱3.24 vs. price of ₱3.33 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign

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.
55GF Score

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