Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) Tax Rate %: 25.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:MB Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp PHS:MB
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GF Value ₱0.17
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What is Manila Bulletin Publishing Tax Rate %?

Manila Bulletin Publishing PHS:MB 39 Tax Rate % is 25.01% 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 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.5 Mil. Manila Bulletin Publishing's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱2.2 Mil. Therefore, Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.01%.

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Manila Bulletin Publishing Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Manila Bulletin Publishing Tax Rate % Chart

Manila Bulletin Publishing Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Manila Bulletin Publishing Quarterly Data
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Manila Bulletin Publishing Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-32.207/52.263
=-61.62 %

Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.549/2.195
=25.01 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 25.01% mean?
Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB) has a Tax Rate % of 25.01% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Rate % too high?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Tax Rate % is 25.01%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to NYT and WLY?
Manila Bulletin Publishing's Tax Rate % of 25.01% 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 Tax Rate % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Manila Bulletin Publishing's current Tax Rate % is 25.01%. 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 Tax Rate % is 25.01%. Manila Bulletin Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Bulletin Publishing (PHS:MB), the current Tax Rate % is 25.01% 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 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.01%
  • GF Value™: ₱0.17 vs. price of ₱0.19 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 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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