Manila Bulletin PublishingPHS:MB -9.62%39 ROA % is 0.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates PHS:MB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks better than 52.02% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Manila Bulletin Publishing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱6.6 Mil.
Manila Bulletin Publishing's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱9,093.5 Mil. Therefore, Manila Bulletin Publishing's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:MB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, Manila Bulletin Publishing's highest ROA % was 0.97%. The lowest was 0.15%. And the median was 0.46%.
PHS:MB's ROA % is ranked better than 52.02% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs PHS:MB: 0.95
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 Bulletin Publishing ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a ROA % of 0.07% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % has ranged from 0.15 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #500 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ROA % of 0.07% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.97. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.07% is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #500 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manila Bulletin Publishing has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manila Bulletin Publishing ranks #500 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This puts Manila Bulletin Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Manila Bulletin Publishing's value of 0.07% is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Bulletin Publishing's own ROA % has ranged from 0.15 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Manila Bulletin Publishing 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 ROA % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ROA % of 0.07% is 89.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ROA % is 0.07%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.17, compared to a current price of ₱0.19 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.07%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 89.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current ROA % is 0.07% 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 Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Bulletin Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.19 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.17.
GuruFocus considers Manila Bulletin Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MB:
ROA %: 0.07% (85% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#500 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp mainly engaged in the publication, distribution, and advertising of news, magazines, and digital content. The company operates in the fields of journalism, publishing, advertising, and digital media. Its activities are Publishing and Printing: Producing and distributing content and news through print media, including newspapers and magazines, and through online platforms, extending the reach of its publications., and Advertising Services: Offering advertising solutions across its print, digital, and other media platforms for businesses and brands. Its services are Advertising Services, Subscription Services, Digital Content and Platforms, Special Projects & Partnerships. Its brands are Manila Bulletin, Tempo, Balita, Liwayway, Bannawag, etc.
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