Makati Finance (PHS:MFIN) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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PHS:MFIN Makati Finance Corp PHS:MFIN
49 GF Score
Price ₱2.36
GF Value ₱1.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Makati Finance Financial Strength?

Makati Finance PHS:MFIN 49 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:MFIN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Makati Finance 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.

Warning Sign:

Makati Finance Corp 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 Makati Finance's interest coverage with the available data. Makati Finance's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.53. As of today, Makati Finance's Altman Z-Score is 1.24.


Makati Finance  (PHS:MFIN) 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.

Makati Finance 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.


Makati Finance Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:MFIN vs V, MA, AXP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Makati Finance'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.


Makati Finance Financial Strength vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Makati Finance's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Makati Finance's Financial Strength falls into.


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Makati Finance 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:

Makati Finance's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱15.5 Mil.

Makati Finance's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Makati Finance's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Makati Finance'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
=(402.017 + 15.484) / 165.228
=2.53

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.

Makati Finance has a Z-score of 1.24, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.24 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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?
Makati Finance (PHS:MFIN) 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 Makati Finance and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Makati Finance's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Makati Finance's Financial Strength too high?
Makati Finance's current Financial Strength of 3 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Makati Finance has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makati Finance's Financial Strength compare to V and MA?
Makati Finance's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, Makati Finance's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Credit Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Credit Services 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 Makati Finance and its competitors. Makati Finance's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makati Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makati Finance (PHS:MFIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.66, compared to a current price of ₱2.36 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Makati Finance's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Makati Finance (PHS:MFIN), 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 Makati Finance (PHS:MFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makati Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱2.36 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.66. GuruFocus considers Makati Finance to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MFIN:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱1.66 vs. price of ₱2.36 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Makati Finance Business Description

Address 2301 Chino Roces Avenue, 3rd Floor Mazda Makati Building, Barangay Magallanes, Makati City, PHL, 1231
Makati Finance Corp provides financial services and advisory to its clients. It is engaged in stock dealership functions, credit line extensions, and acceptance of private placements. It has expanded its product lines from its traditional Rx Cashline, MFC Factors (receivables financing) Business Loans; Motorcycle Financing to include new financial products lines recently introduced by the company namely: corporate salary loans; personal loans; micro business loans; pension loans; car loans and leisure bikes financing. Its segments include Rx Cashline Group; Business Loans, Motor Vehicles Financing Group, Car Loans, and Other Segments. It derives revenue from Business Loans which grants loans to finance business owners who wish to expand its business or for the purpose of starting capital.
49GF Score

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