A. Soriano (PHS:ANS) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:ANS A. Soriano Corp PHS:ANS
79 GF Score
Price ₱17.02
GF Value ₱15.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is A. Soriano Financial Strength?

A. Soriano PHS:ANS -0.23% 79 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:ANS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱15.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

A. Soriano has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

A. Soriano 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.

A. Soriano's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.66. A. Soriano's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05. As of today, A. Soriano's Altman Z-Score is 5.91.


A. Soriano  (PHS:ANS) 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.

A. Soriano has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


A. Soriano Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:ANS vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, A. Soriano'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.


A. Soriano Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, A. Soriano's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A. Soriano's Financial Strength falls into.


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A. Soriano 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:

A. Soriano's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱317 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱617 Mil.

A. Soriano's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*316.827/-9.702
=32.66

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

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

A. Soriano'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
=(65.486 + 617.153) / 14942.216
=0.05

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.

A. Soriano has a Z-score of 5.91, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.91 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 9 mean?
A. Soriano (PHS:ANS) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 A. Soriano and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, A. Soriano's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is A. Soriano's Financial Strength too high?
A. Soriano's current Financial Strength of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, A. Soriano has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A. Soriano's Financial Strength compare to VRT and BE?
A. Soriano's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, A. Soriano's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 A. Soriano and its competitors. A. Soriano's current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A. Soriano stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A. Soriano (PHS:ANS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱15.96, compared to a current price of ₱17.02 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. A. Soriano's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs 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 A. Soriano (PHS:ANS), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 A. Soriano (PHS:ANS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A. Soriano stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱17.02 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱15.96. GuruFocus considers A. Soriano to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:ANS:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱15.96 vs. price of ₱17.02 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ANS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


A. Soriano Business Description

Address Makati Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue Extension, 7th Floor, Pacific Star Building, Metro Manila, Makati, PHL, 1209
A. Soriano Corp is a holding company with diverse investments. It has other investments in companies engaged in a wide range of activities in the Philippines including aviation, business process outsourcing and real estate. The company's segments include Holding company; Resort Operations; Cable and Wire Manufacturing; Other operations include air transportation, hangarage, and real estate holding. The majority of revenue comes from Cable and Wire Manufacturing engaged in manufacturing, importing, exporting, buying, selling or otherwise dealing in, at wholesale, goods such as building wires, power cables, aluminum wires and cables, copper rods, automotive wires and other energy-related goods of electrical nature.
79GF Score

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