Now (PHS:NOW) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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PHS:NOW Now Corp PHS:NOW
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Price ₱0.52
GF Value ₱0.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Now Financial Strength?

Now PHS:NOW -3.64% 42 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:NOW with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Now 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.

Now's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17. Now's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.83. As of today, Now's Altman Z-Score is 0.92.


Now  (PHS:NOW) 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.

Now has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Now Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:NOW vs TMUS, VZ, T: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Now'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.


Now Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Now's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Now 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:

Now's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-5.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱6.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱300.9 Mil.

Now'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*6.139/-5.239
=1.17

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

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

Now'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
=(144.458 + 300.866) / 116.316
=3.83

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.

Now has a Z-score of 0.92, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.92 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?
Now (PHS:NOW) 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 Now and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Now's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Now's Financial Strength too high?
Now's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Now has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Now's Financial Strength compare to TMUS and VZ?
Now's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Now's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication 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 Now and its competitors. Now's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Now stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now (PHS:NOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱0.52 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Now's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Now (PHS:NOW), 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 Now (PHS:NOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.52 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61. GuruFocus considers Now to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:NOW:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱0.52 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Now Business Description

Address 100 C. Palanca corner Dela Rosa and Gil Streets, Unit 5 - I, 5th Floor, OPL Building, Legaspi Village, Makati, PHL, 1229
Now Corp is engaged in the business of providing technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) products and services. The company's diverse products and services portfolio includes software application development and maintenance, collaboration software solutions, web integration, web and mobile applications development, technical and maintenance services, IT manpower and resource augmentation, project implementation and management, managed services outsourcing, and fixed wireless broadband services, among others. Its segments include Software Licenses and Services, IT Manpower and Resource Augmentation, and Broadband and Wireless Cable TV Services.
42GF Score

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