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PLDT INC-SPON ADR (PHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PHI - US69344D4088 - ADR

19.51 USD
-0.11 (-0.56%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:08:05 PM
20.05 USD
+0.54 (+2.77%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:08:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

PHI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. PHI scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PHI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years PHI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B 60B 80B

1.2 Ratios

PHI has a Return On Assets of 5.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: PHI outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.73%, PHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PHI (8.95%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
PHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.95%) for PHI is above the 3 year average (5.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.08%
ROE 25.73%
ROIC 8.95%
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.92%
ROE(3y)20.92%
ROE(5y)21.02%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
PHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.61%, PHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.86%, PHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHI has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.48%, PHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PHI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.86%
PM (TTM) 14.61%
GM 86.48%
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%
PHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PHI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PHI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PHI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PHI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PHI Yearly Shares OutstandingPHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
PHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

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 63.64% of its industry peers.
PHI has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.81. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PHI would need 27.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PHI's Debt to FCF ratio of 27.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PHI is outperformed by 68.18% of its industry peers.
PHI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PHI (2.55) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.55
Debt/FCF 27.81
Altman-Z 0.8
ROIC/WACC3.31
WACC2.7%
PHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

PHI has a Current Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that PHI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.37, PHI is not doing good in the industry: 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that PHI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.35, PHI is doing worse than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.35
PHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PHI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.23%.
Measured over the past 5 years, PHI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.18% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.02% in the last year.
PHI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.09% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.23%
EPS 3Y5.37%
EPS 5Y5.18%
EPS Q2Q%3.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.61% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, PHI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50B 100B 150B 200B
PHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50 100 150

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.89, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PHI.
PHI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PHI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, PHI is valued rather cheaply.
PHI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHI indicates a rather cheap valuation: PHI is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say PHI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.89
Fwd PE 6.56
PHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.26
EV/EBITDA 5.12
PHI Per share dataPHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of PHI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.57%, which is a nice return.
PHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.30. PHI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.57%

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
PHI Yearly Dividends per sharePHI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

65.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PHI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PHI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP65.46%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
PHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B -20B 30B
PHI Dividend Payout.PHI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PHI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PLDT INC-SPON ADR

NYSE:PHI (9/12/2025, 8:08:05 PM)

After market: 20.05 +0.54 (+2.77%)

19.51

-0.11 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/dmh
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners5.1%
Inst Owner Change2.35%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.22B
Analysts80
Price Target29.48 (51.1%)
Short Float %0.28%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.57%
Yearly Dividend1.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.62%
DP65.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-27 2025-08-27 (0.841381)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.5%
Max EPS beat(2)5.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.5%
Max EPS beat(4)5.39%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.51%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.61%
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)-3.48%
PT rev (3m)-10.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.89
Fwd PE 6.56
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 19.26
P/OCF 3.11
P/B 1.94
P/tB 4.02
EV/EBITDA 5.12
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY14.51%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY15.24%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)6.27
OCFY32.14%
SpS17.73
BVpS10.07
TBVpS4.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.08%
ROE 25.73%
ROCE 11.94%
ROIC 8.95%
ROICexc 9.18%
ROICexgc 10.74%
OM 24.86%
PM (TTM) 14.61%
GM 86.48%
FCFM 5.71%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.55
Debt/FCF 27.81
Debt/EBITDA 2.82
Cap/Depr 111.87%
Cap/Sales 29.66%
Interest Coverage 4.4
Cash Conversion 68.86%
Profit Quality 39.1%
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z 0.8
F-Score6
WACC2.7%
ROIC/WACC3.31
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)4.23%
EPS 3Y5.37%
EPS 5Y5.18%
EPS Q2Q%3.61%
EPS Next Y-1.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.46%
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.95%
EBIT growth 3Y6.08%
EBIT growth 5Y5.44%
EBIT Next Year100.03%
EBIT Next 3Y29.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y157.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.95%
OCF growth 3Y-3.86%
OCF growth 5Y3.33%