Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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PHS:UBP Union Bank Of The Philippines Inc PHS:UBP
77 GF Score
Price ₱24.20
GF Value ₱37.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Union Bank Of The Philippines Financial Strength?

Union Bank Of The Philippines PHS:UBP +0.21% 77 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:UBP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱37.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Union Bank Of The Philippines 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Union Bank Of The Philippines's interest coverage with the available data. Union Bank Of The Philippines's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Union Bank Of The Philippines  (PHS:UBP) 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.

Union Bank Of The Philippines has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Union Bank Of The Philippines Financial Strength Related Terms

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Union Bank Of The Philippines 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:

Union Bank Of The Philippines's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-4,445 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱39,691 Mil.

Union Bank Of The Philippines's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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. Union Bank Of The Philippines Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Union Bank Of The Philippines'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
=(0 + 39691.162) / 86928.684
=0.46

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 4 mean?
Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Union Bank Of The Philippines' Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Union Bank Of The Philippines' Financial Strength too high?
Union Bank Of The Philippines' current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% above 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 5.00. Overall, Union Bank Of The Philippines has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bank Of The Philippines' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Union Bank Of The Philippines' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Union Bank Of The Philippines' own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines and its competitors. Union Bank Of The Philippines's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱37.93, compared to a current price of ₱24.20 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Union Bank Of The Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP), 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 Union Bank Of The Philippines (PHS:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank Of The Philippines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱24.20 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱37.93. GuruFocus considers Union Bank Of The Philippines to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:UBP:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱37.93 vs. price of ₱24.20 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Union Bank Of The Philippines Business Description

Address Meralco Avenue corner Onyx and Sapphire Roads, UnionBank Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Union Bank Of The Philippines Inc is a company that provides commercial banking products and services. It offers loans and deposits, cash management, retail banking, foreign exchange, capital markets, corporate and consumer finance, investment management, and trust banking. The group's main operating business segments are Consumer Banking, Institutional Banking, Mass Market/Digital Banking, Trust and Insurance, Treasury Banking, and Headquarters. The majority share of groups revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking business segment, which principally handles individual customers' deposits and provides consumer-type loans, such as automobiles and mortgage financing, credit card facilities, and funds transfer facilities.
77GF Score

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