SM Prime Holdings (PHS:SMPH) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:SMPH SM Prime Holdings Inc PHS:SMPH
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What is SM Prime Holdings Financial Strength?

SM Prime Holdings PHS:SMPH -1.09% 90 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:SMPH with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱28.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

SM Prime Holdings 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.

SM Prime Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.10. SM Prime Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.20. As of today, SM Prime Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 1.15.


SM Prime Holdings  (PHS:SMPH) 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.

SM Prime Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


SM Prime Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


SM Prime Holdings Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, SM Prime Holdings'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.


SM Prime Holdings Financial Strength vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, SM Prime Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SM Prime Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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SM Prime Holdings 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:

SM Prime Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-3,280 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱16,727 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱343,001 Mil.

SM Prime Holdings'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*16726.753/-3279.667
=5.10

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

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

SM Prime Holdings'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
=(83123.28 + 343000.745) / 133114.804
=3.20

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.

SM Prime Holdings has a Z-score of 1.15, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.15 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?
SM Prime Holdings (PHS:SMPH) 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 SM Prime Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, SM Prime Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is SM Prime Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
SM Prime Holdings' 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 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, SM Prime Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Prime Holdings' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
SM Prime Holdings' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, SM Prime Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Real Estate 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 SM Prime Holdings and its competitors. SM Prime Holdings'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 SM Prime Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Prime Holdings (PHS:SMPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱28.32, compared to a current price of ₱18.20 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. SM Prime Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 SM Prime Holdings (PHS:SMPH), 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 SM Prime Holdings (PHS:SMPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Prime Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱18.20 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱28.32. GuruFocus considers SM Prime Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:SMPH:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱28.32 vs. price of ₱18.20 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


SM Prime Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SPHXF:USA
Address Seashell Lane corner Coral Way, 7th Floor MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex, Barangay. 76, Zone 10, CBP-1A, Metro Manila, Pasay, PHL, 1300
SM Prime Holdings Inc is an integrated property developer. It is engaged in acquiring and developing real estate, conducting and maintaining commercial shopping centers, and constructing and managing buildings such as condominiums, apartments, hotels, restaurants, stores, and other structures for mixed-use purposes. The company has four business segments, namely, malls, residential, commercial, and integrated property developments and hotels and convention centers. It generates maximum revenue from the Malls segment, which develops, conducts, operates, and maintains the business of commercial shopping centers for rent, amusement centers, or cinema theaters within the compound of the shopping centers.
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