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PLDT INC-SPON ADR (PHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PHI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69344D4088 - ADR - Currency: USD

23.9  -0.01 (-0.04%)

After market: 23.9 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PHI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PHI was compared to 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. PHI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. PHI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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.
PHI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PHI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 20B -20B 40B 60B 80B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.31%, PHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI has a better Return On Equity (23.95%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
PHI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PHI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PHI is in line with the industry average of 6.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.91%) for PHI is above the 3 year average (5.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.31%
ROE 23.95%
ROIC 7.91%
ROA(3y)3.41%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)18.73%
ROE(5y)19.45%
ROIC(3y)5.7%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
PHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

PHI has a better Profit Margin (12.41%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PHI has grown nicely.
PHI's Operating Margin of 20.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PHI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHI has grown nicely.
PHI has a better Gross Margin (87.28%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
PHI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.26%
PM (TTM) 12.41%
GM 87.28%
OM growth 3Y-3.65%
OM growth 5Y12.93%
PM growth 3Y-2.02%
PM growth 5Y1.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
PHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PHI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PHI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PHI remains at a similar level compared to 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 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 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that PHI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PHI has a worse Altman-Z score (0.75) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PHI is 11.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take PHI, 11.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.64, PHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.66. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
PHI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: PHI underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.66
Debt/FCF 11.64
Altman-Z 0.75
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.28%
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 0 100B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that PHI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.34, PHI is doing worse than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
PHI has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of PHI (0.32) is worse than 95.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.32
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 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 1.51%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.91% on average over the past years.
PHI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.29%.
Measured over the past years, PHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.51%
EPS 3Y6.61%
EPS 5Y4.91%
EPS Q2Q%15.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y5.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%

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 7.23% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PHI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.07%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y7.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 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 50 100 150

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.60, the valuation of PHI can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PHI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. PHI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.94, the valuation of PHI can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHI indicates a rather cheap valuation: PHI is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.68, PHI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 7.94
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

PHI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
PHI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.77
EV/EBITDA 5.85
PHI Per share dataPHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PHI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y7.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.05%, PHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.05. 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 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.05%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PHI grows each year by 10.72%, which is quite nice.
PHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.72%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

78.06% 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.
DP78.06%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y7.23%
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 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 (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 23.9 0 (0%)

23.9

-0.01 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/dmh
Earnings (Next)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Inst Owners5.78%
Inst Owner Change5.21%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.16B
Analysts80
Price Target31.17 (30.42%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.05%
Yearly Dividend109.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.72%
DP78.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.89%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(4)22.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)16.17%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.26%
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)0.69%
PT rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 7.94
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 10.77
P/OCF 3.4
P/B 2.68
P/tB 6.31
EV/EBITDA 5.85
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY11.63%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY12.6%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY9.29%
OCF(TTM)7.04
OCFY29.45%
SpS17.23
BVpS8.93
TBVpS3.79
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.31%
ROE 23.95%
ROCE 10.24%
ROIC 7.91%
ROICexc 8.16%
ROICexgc 9.66%
OM 20.26%
PM (TTM) 12.41%
GM 87.28%
FCFM 12.88%
ROA(3y)3.41%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)18.73%
ROE(5y)19.45%
ROIC(3y)5.7%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
ROICexc(3y)6.3%
ROICexc(5y)7.93%
ROICexgc(3y)7.62%
ROICexgc(5y)9.93%
ROCE(3y)7.38%
ROCE(5y)9.15%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.9%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.33%
OM growth 3Y-3.65%
OM growth 5Y12.93%
PM growth 3Y-2.02%
PM growth 5Y1.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.66
Debt/FCF 11.64
Debt/EBITDA 2.87
Cap/Depr 100.84%
Cap/Sales 27.97%
Interest Coverage 4.29
Cash Conversion 85.1%
Profit Quality 103.8%
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 0.75
F-Score5
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)139.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)159.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)46.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)46.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.51%
EPS 3Y6.61%
EPS 5Y4.91%
EPS Q2Q%15.64%
EPS Next Y7.07%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y7.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y5.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.99%
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y110.37%
EBIT growth 3Y1.39%
EBIT growth 5Y18.66%
EBIT Next Year114.1%
EBIT Next 3Y32.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y218.69%
FCF growth 3Y1.66%
FCF growth 5Y-9.9%
OCF growth 1Y16.97%
OCF growth 3Y0.27%
OCF growth 5Y7.01%