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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Philippine Bank of Communications's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
PHS:PBC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: -0.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Philippine Bank of Communications 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PHS:PBC vs PNC, USB: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Philippine Bank of Communications's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Philippine Bank of Communications's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Bank of Communications's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #999999 out of 890 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Philippine Bank of Communications' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Philippine Bank of Communications' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #999999 out of 890 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Philippine Bank of Communications has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Bank of Communications' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Philippine Bank of Communications ranks #999999 out of 890 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Philippine Bank of Communications in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Philippine Bank of Communications and its competitors. Philippine Bank of Communications's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 ₱20.15, compared to a current price of ₱14.80 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Philippine Bank of Communications' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philippine Bank of Communications (PHS:PBC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱20.15.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Bank of Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PBC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱20.15 vs. price of ₱14.80 (26.6% below fair value)
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.
63GF Score
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