PLDT INC-SPON ADR (PHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PHI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69344D4088 - ADR - Currency: USD
PHI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. PHI scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PHI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PHI was profitable.
In the past year PHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PHI has been profitable.
PHI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PHI has a Return On Assets of 5.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: PHI outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PHI (27.94%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
PHI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.10% is amongst the best of the industry. PHI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PHI is in line with the industry average of 6.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.82%) for PHI is below the current ROIC(9.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.17% | ||
| ROE | 27.94% | ||
| ROIC | 9.1% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.92%
ROE(3y)20.92%
ROE(5y)21.02%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
1.3 Margins
PHI's Profit Margin of 14.87% is amongst the best of the industry. PHI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PHI has grown nicely.
PHI's Operating Margin of 24.36% is amongst the best of the industry. PHI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHI has remained more or less at the same level.
PHI's Gross Margin of 87.12% is amongst the best of the industry. PHI outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PHI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.87% | ||
| GM | 87.12% |
OM growth 3Y1.9%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y2.3%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PHI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PHI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for PHI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PHI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.80, we must say that PHI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PHI has a worse Altman-Z score (0.80) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
PHI has a debt to FCF ratio of 24.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PHI would need 24.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PHI has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (24.96) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that PHI has dependencies on debt financing.
PHI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.64) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 24.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
PHI has a Current Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that PHI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PHI (0.34) is worse than 95.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that PHI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PHI has a Quick ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PHI underperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.58% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.18% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.79% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.58%
EPS 3Y5.37%
EPS 5Y5.18%
EPS Q2Q%2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PHI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.80% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PHI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of PHI.
PHI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PHI is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.85. PHI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.84, the valuation of PHI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PHI is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.89), we can say PHI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PHI is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PHI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of PHI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.59%, which is a nice return.
PHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.48. PHI pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.59% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PHI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.62%.
PHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
64.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PHI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PHI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.53%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.8%
NYSE:PHI (5/15/2025, 10:09:34 AM)
23.595
+0.29 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.78%
Inst Owner Change6.38%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.10B
Analysts81.33
Price Target32.28 (36.81%)
Short Float %0.2%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.59% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.62%
DP64.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(4)3.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)14.86%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.87%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.47%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.48 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | 5.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY12.29%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY12.76%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)6.77
OCFY28.7%
SpS17.97
BVpS9.56
TBVpS4.22
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)1.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.17% | ||
| ROE | 27.94% | ||
| ROCE | 12.15% | ||
| ROIC | 9.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.02% | ||
| OM | 24.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.87% | ||
| GM | 87.12% | ||
| FCFM | 6.2% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.92%
ROE(3y)20.92%
ROE(5y)21.02%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)6.02%
ROICexc(5y)7.44%
ROICexgc(3y)7.16%
ROICexgc(5y)9.04%
ROCE(3y)7.76%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.13%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.62%
OM growth 3Y1.9%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y2.3%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 24.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
F-Score5
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC1.49
Cap/Depr(3y)117.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.58%
EPS 3Y5.37%
EPS 5Y5.18%
EPS Q2Q%2.61%
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y3.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.37%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.49%
EBIT growth 3Y6.08%
EBIT growth 5Y5.44%
EBIT Next Year99.32%
EBIT Next 3Y28.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.7%
OCF growth 3Y-3.86%
OCF growth 5Y3.33%