Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:URC Universal Robina Corp PHS:URC
88 GF Score
Price ₱61.35
GF Value ₱90.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Universal Robina Financial Strength?

Universal Robina PHS:URC +0.41% 88 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱90.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Robina has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Universal Robina's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.03. Universal Robina's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, Universal Robina's Altman Z-Score is 3.51.


Universal Robina  (PHS:URC) 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.

Universal Robina has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Universal Robina Financial Strength Related Terms


PHS:URC vs KHC, GIS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.


Universal Robina Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Robina 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:

Universal Robina's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱-334 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱4,022 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱2,197 Mil.

Universal Robina's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*4022.104/-334.256
=12.03

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

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

Universal Robina'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
=(24281.32 + 2196.866) / 165863.532
=0.16

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.

Universal Robina has a Z-score of 3.51, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.51 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Universal Robina's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Universal Robina's Financial Strength too high?
Universal Robina's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Universal Robina's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Universal Robina's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. Universal Robina's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱90.75, compared to a current price of ₱61.35 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱61.35 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱90.75. GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱90.75 vs. price of ₱61.35 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Universal Robina Business Description

Other Exchanges UVRBY:USAUVRBF:USA
Address E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue C5 Road, 8th Floor, Tera Tower, Bridgetowne, Ugong Norte, Metro Manila, Quezon City, PHL, 1110
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
88GF Score

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