MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


PHS:MM MerryMart Consumer Corp PHS:MM
75 GF Score
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GF Value ₱1.12
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What is MerryMart Consumer Financial Strength?

MerryMart Consumer PHS:MM 75 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:MM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

MerryMart Consumer has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

MerryMart Consumer's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59. MerryMart Consumer's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29. As of today, MerryMart Consumer's Altman Z-Score is 0.62.


MerryMart Consumer  (PHS:MM) 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.

MerryMart Consumer has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


MerryMart Consumer Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:MM vs KR, SFM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, MerryMart Consumer'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.


MerryMart Consumer Financial Strength vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength falls into.


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MerryMart Consumer 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:

MerryMart Consumer's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱2,636 Mil.

MerryMart Consumer'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*14.989/-5.787
=2.59

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

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

MerryMart Consumer'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
=(6384.659 + 2635.837) / 7006.38
=1.29

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.

MerryMart Consumer has a Z-score of 0.62, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.62 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 4 mean?
MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength too high?
MerryMart Consumer's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, MerryMart Consumer has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength compare to KR and SFM?
MerryMart Consumer's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, MerryMart Consumer's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. MerryMart Consumer's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MerryMart Consumer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.12, compared to a current price of ₱0.44 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. MerryMart Consumer's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.44 is trading 61.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.12. GuruFocus considers MerryMart Consumer to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MM:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱1.12 vs. price of ₱0.44 (61.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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


MerryMart Consumer Business Description

Address DD Meridian Park Corner Macapagal Avenue and Edsa Extension, 9th Floor, Tower 1, DoubleDragon Plaza, Bay Area, Pasay, PHL, 1302
MerryMart Consumer Corp is an emerging consumer-focused retail company. It is engaged in the operation of retail stores in the supermarket and household essentials category. It operates through Four divisions namely, MerryMart Grocery; MerryMart Market; and MerryMart Store, MerryMart Wholesale. It generates revenues from trading and selling goods and consumer products on a wholesale or retail basis.
75GF Score

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