Manila Broadcasting CoPHS:MBC +10.40%80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates PHS:MBC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks better than 58.17% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Manila Broadcasting Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱66 Mil. Manila Broadcasting Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1,646 Mil. Therefore, Manila Broadcasting Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MBC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22 Med: 8.3 Max: 23.11
Current: 8.17
During the past 13 years, Manila Broadcasting Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.11%. The lowest was 4.22%. And the median was 8.30%.
PHS:MBC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 58.17% of 863
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.42
vs PHS:MBC: 8.17
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Manila Broadcasting Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Manila Broadcasting Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* 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.
Manila Broadcasting Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
PHS:MBC vs NXST: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Manila Broadcasting Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.01% mean?
Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.01% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.22 to 23.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #361 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Manila Broadcasting Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.01% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 23.11. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 4.01% is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #361 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manila Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Broadcasting Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Broadcasting Co ranks #361 out of 863 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Manila Broadcasting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42. Manila Broadcasting Co's value of 4.01% is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Broadcasting Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.22 to 23.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 5.42, Manila Broadcasting Co 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.42, based on 863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.01% is 26% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Manila Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Broadcasting Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.01%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.22, compared to a current price of ₱5.52 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.01%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 26% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.42. Manila Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.01% 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 Manila Broadcasting Co (PHS:MBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.52 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.22.
GuruFocus considers Manila Broadcasting Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MBC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.01% (52% below median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: ₱8.22 vs. price of ₱5.52 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% below the Media - Diversified median (#361 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Broadcasting Co is mainly engaged in the business of radio broadcasting. The Company is organized into only one operating division, radio broadcasting, which is its primary activity. The Group has one geographical segment and derives substantially of its revenues from domestic operations. The company's products are RADIO, TV, DIGITAL, EVENTS, PROMOS, TALENTS.
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