Bank of the Philippine Islands (PHS:BPI) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:BPI Bank of the Philippine Islands PHS:BPI
84 GF Score
Price ₱102.00
GF Value ₱158.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bank of the Philippine Islands Financial Strength?

Bank of the Philippine Islands PHS:BPI -0.97% 84 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:BPI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱158.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Bank of the Philippine Islands has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Bank of the Philippine Islands displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Bank of the Philippine Islands's interest coverage with the available data. Bank of the Philippine Islands's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Bank of the Philippine Islands  (PHS:BPI) 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.

Bank of the Philippine Islands has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Bank of the Philippine Islands Financial Strength Related Terms

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Bank of the Philippine Islands 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:

Bank of the Philippine Islands's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-17,908 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱270,416 Mil.

Bank of the Philippine Islands's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

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

Bank of the Philippine Islands'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 + 270415.756) / 203677.904
=1.33

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 3 mean?
Bank of the Philippine Islands (PHS:BPI) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Bank of the Philippine Islands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Bank of the Philippine Islands' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Bank of the Philippine Islands' Financial Strength too high?
Bank of the Philippine Islands' current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Bank of the Philippine Islands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of the Philippine Islands' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Bank of the Philippine Islands' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Bank of the Philippine Islands' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Bank of the Philippine Islands and its competitors. Bank of the Philippine Islands's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of the Philippine Islands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of the Philippine Islands (PHS:BPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱158.33, compared to a current price of ₱102.00 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Bank of the Philippine Islands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Bank of the Philippine Islands (PHS:BPI), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Bank of the Philippine Islands (PHS:BPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of the Philippine Islands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱102.00 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱158.33. GuruFocus considers Bank of the Philippine Islands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:BPI:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱158.33 vs. price of ₱102.00 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Bank of the Philippine Islands Business Description

Other Exchanges BPHLY:USA
Address Paseo de Roxas Corner Makati Avenue, 22nd Floor - 28th Floor, Tower 2, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Bel-Air, Makati City, PHL, 1226
Bank of the Philippine Islands is a universal bank offering a range of financial products and solutions for both retail and corporate customers. The services of the company include consumer banking and lending, asset management, insurance, securities brokerage and distribution, foreign exchange, leasing, and corporate and investment banking. It has three business segments: Consumer banking, Corporate banking, and Investment banking. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer Banking Segment.
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