Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 1.11% (As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:MB Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp PHS:MB
39 GF Score
Price ₱0.19
GF Value ₱0.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Bulletin Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Manila Bulletin Publishing PHS:MB -9.62% 39 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.11% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10%. Manila Bulletin Publishing's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09. Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11%.


Manila Bulletin Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Manila Bulletin Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Manila Bulletin Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Manila Bulletin Publishing Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.84 4.24 5.00 1.83 15.00

Manila Bulletin Publishing Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:MB vs NYT, WLY: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Manila Bulletin Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=1.35% / 0.09
=15.00%

Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=0.10% / 0.09
=1.11%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.11% mean?
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.11% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.11%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NYT and WLY?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.11% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Media - Diversified company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Manila Bulletin Publishing and its competitors. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.11%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.11%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.11% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 1.11%
  • GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Muralla corner Recoletos Streets, Intramuros, Manila Bulletin Building, Manila, PHL, 0900
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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