MBManila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
₱0.19+0.00 (+0.00%)
Latest close ·
52-week range-10.5% vs high
₱0.13₱0.21
Market cap
₱651.6M
Prev close
₱0.19
Volume
90.0K
shares
Turnover
₱16.9K
today
Closing price
1M – 5Y · hover to inspectScroll to zoom
Jun 11 – Sep 8Analytics
~1yr of closesRSI (14)
neutral
MACD
above signal
Trailing return
1 month
-8.7%
3 months
+14.6%
Risk & trend
Volatility
111.4%
annualized · very high
Max drawdown
-39.0%
past year
50-day avg
₱0.20
price below
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Statistical profile
131 daily closesFundamentals
Sector P/E
8.8x
median · 32 peers
Sector P/B
0.99x
median · 32 peers
Shares outstanding
3.47B
Free float
21.8%
Risk-adjusted return
Annualized
-14.6%
CAGR
Sharpe
0.36
per unit risk
Sortino
0.53
per unit downside
Downside dev.
75.6%
losses only
Daily return distribution
Avg daily
+0.18%
Positive days
34%
Best day
+28.9%
Worst day
-21.5%
Skewness
0.17
right tail
Excess kurtosis
2.83
fat tails
VaR (95%)
−12.4%
worst 5% of days
VaR (99%)
−19.5%
worst 1% of days
Return histogram
Normal distribution with the same average and spread
Balance sheet & income statement
PSE Edge · AnnualFY ended Dec 31, 2025 · figures in PHILIPPINE PESO except per-share rows
Balance sheet
| Item | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets | 2,605,510,438 | 2,631,835,801 |
| Total assets | 9,099,644,935 | 8,233,958,901 |
| Current liabilities | 1,822,525,338 | 1,784,238,350 |
| Total liabilities | 2,438,122,064 | 2,412,380,101 |
| Retained earnings/(deficit) | 615,039,732 | 530,569,563 |
| Stockholders' equity | 6,661,522,871 | 5,821,578,800 |
| Stockholders' equity (parent) | 0 | 0 |
| Book value per share | ₱1.00 | ₱1.00 |
Income statement
| Item | Current | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | 593,012,946(-13.1%) | 682,467,237 |
| Gross expense | 538,406,912 | 572,978,753 |
| Income/(loss) before tax | 52,262,890 | 16,244,997 |
| Net income/(loss) after tax | 84,470,169(+560.8%) | 12,782,747 |
| Net income/(loss), parent | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (basic) | ₱0.02 | ₱0.01 |
| EPS (diluted) | ₱0.02 | ₱0.01 |
About MB
Company profile — The Company (2024) and SEC Form 17-A (2024) · as of Aug 2026Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (MB) was founded as the Daily Bulletin on February 2, 1900 for the purpose of engaging in the publishing business. The Company was incorporated on June 12, 1912 as Bulletin Publishing Company and re-incorporated on September 25, 1959 as Bulletin Publishing Corporation. On June 22, 1989, the corporate name was amended to the present one.
Since then, the company has evolved into a multimedia entity, offering products, brands, and services across multiple platforms, including newspapers, tabloids, magazines, social media accounts, email newsletters, events, podcasts, and video.
The Manila Bulletin, one of the leading newspapers in the country, is published seven days a week, along with the tabloid newspaper Tempo. Balita, formerly a tabloid, is exclusively published online in Filipino.
The Company also publishes full-color magazines catering to various sectors of the reading public, such as Agriculture, Animal Scene, and Wedding Essentials. Additionally, it publishes vernacular magazines like Liwayway in Tagalog, Bisaya in Cebuano, and Bannawag in Ilocano, which highlight cultural development and stories from different provinces as well as national news of regional interest.
The Company is also noted for its annual events, the Sustainability Forum and the Newsmakers Awards, as well as its daily newsletter, The Morning Bulletin.
- Incorporated
- Sep 25, 1959
- Board size
- 10 directors
- Fiscal year end
- 12/31 (Month/Day)
- External auditor
- Aquino, Mata, Calica & Associates
- Headquarters
- Manila Bulletin Building, Muralla corner Recoletos Sts., Intramuros, Manila
- Website
- www.mb.com.ph
Disclosures & news
1 updates- SEC Filing14d ago[Amend-3]Amendments to By-Laws
Board of directors & management
PSE EdgeBoard of Directors
- Chairman of the BoardBasilio C. Yap
- Vice ChairmanEmilio C. Yap III
- Vice ChairmanHilario G. Davide, Jr.
- DirectorEnrique Y. Yap, Jr.
- DirectorBenjamin C. Yap
- DirectorHerminio B. Coloma, Jr.
- Lead Independent DirectorEmil Q. Javier
- Independent DirectorFortunato T. de la Peña
- Independent DirectorCalixto V. Chikiamco
- Independent DirectorIvan John E. Uy
Management officers
- President and Chief Executive OfficerEmilio C. Yap III
- Executive Vice President and PublisherHerminio B. Coloma, Jr.
- Executive EditorVicente Edgardo C. Bartilad
- Senior Vice President - Executive Dept., Asst. Corp. Sec., Asst. Treasurer and Compliance OfficerAurora C. Tan
- Vice President - Business Development DepartmentEnrique Y. Yap, Jr.
- Vice President - Administration Department, Corporate Secretary and Chief Risk OfficerReynaldo S. Rafal
- Asst. Vice President - Accounting Department and Asst. Compliance OfficerElizabeth T. Morales
- Asst. Vice President - Engineering DepartmentAlvin P. Mendigoria
- Asst. Vice President - Information and Communications Technology Department and DPOArturo H. Samaniego, Jr.
- Asst. Corporate SecretaryJenny Lynne V. Cua
- Asst. TreasurerAlicia A. Aldana
- Legal Officer, Data Privacy Officer, and Investor Relations OfficerIan Royce G. Fadol
Seasonality
average return by calendar monthJan
+3.6
Feb
+2.6
Mar
-5.3
Apr
+3.1
May
-0.4
Jun
+0.1
Jul
+0.6
Aug
-8.8
Sep
+0.3
Oct
-1.2
Nov
-3.5
Dec
-2.1
Average % return by calendar month, up to 5 yearsof history. Only a few years back each month, so this is descriptive color, not a predictable “month effect.”
MB frequently asked questions
10 questionsWhat is the current stock price of MB?
Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (PSE: MB) last traded at ₱0.19, up 0.00% on the day, as of Sep 10, 2026. Prices on this page are delayed or end-of-day, not real time.
What is the stock symbol for Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation?
Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation trades on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MB.
What sector is Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation in?
MB is listed in the Services sector of the Philippine Stock Exchange, where it ranks #49 of 62 by market capitalization. Across the whole exchange it is #237 of 282, at ₱651.6M.
What is MB's 52-week high and low?
MB has traded between ₱0.13 and ₱0.21 over the past 52 weeks. It is currently 10.5% below that high.
Is MB a volatile stock?
MB's annualized volatility over the past year is 111.4%, which PSEye classifies as very high against other PSE-listed stocks. Higher volatility means bigger day-to-day price swings in either direction, not necessarily a worse outcome. See the Analytics panel above for the full risk profile.
Does Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation pay dividends?
PSEye has no cash dividend on record for MB in roughly the last two years. That is a statement about the corporate actions published on PSE Edge over that window, not a guarantee the company has never paid or will not pay one.
Is Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation growing?
In its latest annual filing (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025), MB's revenue fell 13.1% and net income grew 560.8% versus the prior fiscal year. That's one year-over-year comparison, not a multi-year trend, so check the Balance sheet & income statement panel above for the full figures before drawing a conclusion.
Is MB a good stock to buy?
PSEye doesn't rate stocks as good or bad buys. What this page can tell you is factual: where MB ranks by market cap (#237 of 282 on the exchange), its price history, valuation ratios, dividend record and recent company disclosures, all shown above. Whether that adds up to a good stock depends on your own criteria, and is worth researching beyond any single page, including this one.
Should I invest in MB?
PSEye is a data tracker, not a financial advisor, so it can't tell you whether to invest in MB or any other stock. The price, valuation, dividend and disclosure data on this page is meant to help you do your own research. Consider your own goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, and consult a licensed financial advisor before making an investment decision. If you're weighing a fixed, regular investment instead of a single lump sum, PSEye's DCA calculator shows how that strategy would have performed historically.
How can I buy MB shares in the Philippines?
To buy MB shares, open an account with a PSE-accredited stockbroker (most Philippine banks and several standalone brokers offer online trading accounts), fund it, and place a buy order using the ticker symbol MB. A completed trade typically settles two trading days later (T+2). PSEye doesn't process trades or recommend a specific broker.
Delayed/EOD data, not real-time. Figures are statistics on past closing prices, not a forecast.