Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:PNB Philippine National Bank PHS:PNB
70 GF Score
Price ₱63.00
GF Value ₱35.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Philippine National Bank Financial Strength?

Philippine National Bank PHS:PNB -3.08% 70 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:PNB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱35.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Philippine National Bank 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:

Philippine National Bank 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 Philippine National Bank's interest coverage with the available data. Philippine National Bank's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Philippine National Bank  (PHS:PNB) 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.

Philippine National Bank 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.


Philippine National Bank Financial Strength Related Terms

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Philippine National Bank 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:

Philippine National Bank's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱-3,695 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱40,873 Mil.

Philippine National Bank's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Philippine National Bank has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Philippine National Bank's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 40872.622) / 72894.516
=0.56

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?
Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Philippine National Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Philippine National Bank's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Philippine National Bank's Financial Strength too high?
Philippine National Bank's 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 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Philippine National Bank has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine National Bank's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Philippine National Bank's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Philippine National Bank's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 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 Philippine National Bank and its competitors. Philippine National Bank'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 Philippine National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱35.45, compared to a current price of ₱63.00 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Philippine National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 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 Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine National Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱63.00 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱35.45. GuruFocus considers Philippine National Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PNB:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱35.45 vs. price of ₱63.00 (77.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Philippine National Bank Business Description

Address President Diosdado P. Macapagal Boulevard, PNB Financial Center, Metro Manila, Pasay, PHL, 1300
Philippine National Bank provides a full range of banking and other financial services, which include deposit-taking, lending, bills discounting, trade finance, foreign exchange dealings, treasury operations, wealth management, fund transfers, remittance and trust services. Business segments are Retail Banking which principally handling individual customers deposits, and providing consumer type loans; Corporate Banking which principally handling loans and other credit facilities and deposit; Treasury which principally providing money market, treasury services; Other Segments. The company generates majority of interest from Retail Banking. It has presence in Philippines, Asia (excluding Philippines), USA and Canada, United Kingdom of which majority of revenue comes from Philippines.
70GF Score

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