The historical rank and industry rank for Philippine Bank of Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PBC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.5
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, Philippine Bank of Communications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.50%. The lowest was 0.21%. And the median was 1.28%.
PHS:PBC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73.73% of 1530
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs PHS:PBC: 1.41
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Philippine Bank of Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Philippine Bank of Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Philippine Bank of Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
PHS:PBC vs PNC, USB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Philippine Bank of Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Philippine Bank of Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Philippine Bank of Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Bank of Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.86% mean?
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Philippine Bank of Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #402 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Philippine Bank of Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Philippine Bank of Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.86% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.50. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Philippine Bank of Communications' value of 0.86% is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #402 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Philippine Bank of Communications has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Bank of Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #402 out of 1530 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Philippine Bank of Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Philippine Bank of Communications' value of 0.86% is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Philippine Bank of Communications' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Philippine Bank of Communications has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Philippine Bank of Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.86% is 13.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine Bank of Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.86%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine Bank of Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱19.99, compared to a current price of ₱14.80 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.86%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 13.1% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. Philippine Bank of Communications' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.86% 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 Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Bank of Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱14.80 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱19.99.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Bank of Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PBC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.86% (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: ₱19.99 vs. price of ₱14.80 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Banks median (#402 of 1530)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philippine Bank of Communications Business Description
Philippine Bank of Communications is a banking corporation registered in the Philippines. It is engaged in providing retail and commercial banking services such as savings, deposits, current accounts, cash management, checking, time deposit accounts, and debit cards. It also offers a wide range-of-products and services to clients. These include basic universal banking services such as deposit products, credit and loan facilities, trade-related services, treasury and foreign exchange trading, cash management services, and Trust and Investment Management services. It organizes its business into five segments, namely Branch Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, Consumer Finance, and Trust and Wealth Management. The company's revenue consists of interest income, dividends, fees, & commissions.
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